Political Quotes

“I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record a January 3 CNN article, entitled, ``Trump's Huge Iran Gamble Will Have Lasting Impact.'' [From CNN, Jan. 3, 2020] Trump's Huge Iran Gamble Will Have Lasting Impact (By Stephen Collinson) (CNN) President Donald Trump's targeted killing of Iran's ruthless military and intelligence chief adds up to his most dangerous gamble yet with other peoples' lives and his own political fate. By killing Qasem Soleimani in Iraq, Trump committed the United States to a risky open conflict that at best could stop short of all-out war with Iran that could cause national security and economic shocks in the United States and across the globe. The administration argues that it has taken one of the world's worst mass murderers and terrorists off the battlefield. But given Iran's easy access to soft targets, the Middle East and even Europe suddenly look a lot less safe for Americans, including US troops Trump may be even more tempted to haul home. Two days into his re-election year, Trump--who rails against Middle Eastern entanglements--has plunged the United States into another one, with vast and unknown consequences. It challenges a presidency that is already alienating half of his country, following his impeachment and unrestrained behavior in office. Trump may find it impossible to rally the nation behind him to weather the crisis.…”