Is the War in Iraq Making the U.S. Safer?
In his testimony today, General Petraeus said that he did not know if continuing the mission in Iraq was making the U.S. safer. Yet, General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker both refused to answer how long it would take to achieve a political solution in Iraq. With our commander on the ground not sure if our mission is making us safer, it’s time for a change of course in Iraq that gets our valiant men and women out of harm’s way and refocuses the mission on fighting terrorists, not policing a civil war. General Petraeus Said He Did Not Know If Continuing the Mission in Iraq Was making America More Safe. Senator Warner: Are you able to say at this time if we continue what you have laid before the congress here,this strategy. do you feel that that is making America safer? General Petraeus: Sir, I believe this is indeed the best course of action to achieve our objectives in Iraq. Warner: Does that make America safer? General Petraeus: Sir I don’t know actually. I have not sat down and sort
