Political Quotes

“I think that is what is so important tonight, that all of us here, and I think most of us that are here to speak tonight, have been to Iraq. I have been twice, and I am struck, as I am sure you are struck, by the dedication of our soldiers. Let us face it, it is a difficult mission. {time} 2030 The sacrifice that is involved, a number of Americans have lost their lives or have come home injured. There is a sacrifice for their families. There is no question about that. But when I have gone there, the dedication, the sense of purpose and progress that our troops are making is noteworthy. It is something that I wish most Americans could see, because when we look at the television and see it on the nightly news, you do not get the full balance of the picture of the progress that is being made. Yes, as I said before, it is a very difficult situation. There is a significant sacrifice that has to be made, but there is progress being made. The progress is our exit strategy. When our troops have successfully completed the mission, all of us, on a bipartisan basis, will be able to welcome them home to their loved ones and say job well done. Let us look at that progress. I had the opportunity to go in November 2003 and in April 2005, and the difference was night and day. In 2003 there was hardly any Iraqi security forces. The Iraqi security forces now total about 200,000 and are growing every day. Their training is improving.…”