On the recordMay 18, 2012
If you want peace, you prepare for peace. If you want war, you prepare for war. The NDAA prepares for war against Iran. It calls for pre-positioning planes, bombs, ships, munitions, and for naval maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz. This is not about defense; this is about offense. I was a third-string quarterback on a not-very-good varsity football team, and I knew the difference and know the difference between defense and offense. We're preparing to go on offense against Iran, which does not have nuclear weapons and has no intention or real capability to attack the United States. We're about to make the same disastrous mistake we made against Iraq. This bill does not explicitly authorize war, perhaps, but that's beside the point. It's licensing it. It sets the stage for it in an election year. Wake up, Congress. ____________________
