Political Quotes

“I will at an appropriate time send an amendment to the desk. The amendment will read as follows: At the appropriate place insert the following: It is the sense of the Senate on the Need for a New Direction in Iraq Policy and in the Civilian Leadership of the Department of Defense. Here are the findings. 1. U.S. forces have served honorably and courageously in Iraq, with over 2,600 brave Americans having made the ultimate sacrifice and over 20,000 wounded. 2. The current ``stay the course'' policy in Iraq has made America less secure, reduced the readiness of our troops, and burdened America's taxpayers with over $300 billion in additional debt. 3. With weekly attacks against American and Iraqi troops at their highest levels since the start of the war, and sectarian violence intensifying, it is clear that staying the course in Iraq is not a strategy for success. Therefore, it is the sense of the Senate that: 1. Our troops deserve and the American people expect the Bush Administration to provide competent civilian leadership and a true strategy for success in Iraq. 2. President Bush needs to change course in Iraq to provide a strategy for success. One indication of a change of course would be to replace the current Secretary of Defense. In war, strategy is the searchlight that illuminates the way ahead. In its absence, the U.S.…”