Issue Position: Iraq

Issue Position

Iraq is a defining issue of our time and I firmly believe it is time for a new direction.

President Bush led us into the Iraq war under false pretenses and his total lack of a coherent strategic objective has created a terrible mess for both the American and Iraqi people. Tens of thousands of our brave troops have been killed or wounded issues_iraqand our country's standing in the eyes of the world has never been lower. President Bush, Vice President Cheney and the members of Congress who continue to blindly support this flawed policy have all failed us. It is time for a change!

When I go to Congress I will draw on my military experience in the post 9/11 world and in the Persian Gulf during Operation Southern Watch. I will fight for a plan based on full accountability from both the Iraqi government and the Administration. Accountability starts with benchmarks to measure progress and a clear plan to bring our troops home.

In addition to the tragic loss of military and civilian life, Bush's failed Iraq policy has distracted our leaders, diverted precious resources, and weighed down the economy. We need to bring the Iraq War to an honorable conclusion and bring our troops home, so we can refocus our priorities onto our toughest challenges here at home and get Michigan's economy moving again.

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