Absolutely right. And the great failing I see now is the inability of the current President to explain the costs, the challenges, and the time lines facing us as occupying powers, if you will, in Iraq. The gentleman was there. I would be fascinated to hear his response based upon his firsthand observation.
Discussing the challenges of U.S. occupation in Iraq.
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