Iraq
The Iraq War - We Need A Rapid And Responsible Withdrawal
I opposed the war in Iraq from its inception as ill-advised, even as I continue to admire greatly the heroism of our troops and appreciate fully their sacrifices.
We need to withdraw our troops rapidly and responsibly. We have lost more than 4,000 brave Americans, and tens of thousands more of our young men and women have suffered serious injuries.
The best estimate of the financial costs of the war is in excess of $3 trillion, money we can ill-afford as our infrastructure crumbles and our economy weakens.
Unlike Scott Garrett, I support the “GI Bill for the 21st Century.” Our heroes returning from Iraq and Afghanistan deserve comprehensive educational benefits – the GI Bill was an enormous success following previous wars, and our current troops deserve no less.
George Bush and Scott Garrett seem to believe we need to stay in Iraq indefinitely. I believe we need to get out.
