Jim Inhofe: “I believe what is not understood by people who are debating these resolutions is some of the good things about the Iraqi…”

“I believe what is not understood by people who are debating these resolutions is some of the good things about the Iraqi security forces. I had the honor of being in Iraq when some of the new leadership took office. I remember Dr. Rubaie, who is the National Security Adviser, and Dr. Jassim--I believe he was the Minister of Defense at that time-- they articulated in a very effective way that most of the differences between the two major factors over there were Western concepts, were Western ideas. It appeared to me that was the case. As we debate these resolutions, we need to remember how we got in there in the first place. Remember what happened prior to 1991, remember the monstrous commissions that were made by Saddam Hussein and the number of people, the volumes of people who died tragic, painful deaths. As far as the Iraqi security forces are concerned, it is pretty obvious to me that these individuals want to be in charge.”