Iraq Debate: Reuel Marc Gerecht opening remarks

Reuel Marc Gerecht, former Middle East expert for the CIA and Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, gives the second opening statement in favor of the resolution. Mr. Gerecht criticizes former U.S. military commanders for seeking a "light footprint" in Iraq which led to internal strife and increased division among Iraqis. Al Qaida in Iraq is a major force and must be defeated. They would see U.S. withdrawal and defeat as a major victory for their cause. Mr. Gerecht also focuses on Iran's efforts to radicalize Shiite elements in Iraq. But there is reason for hope now that Gen. Petraeus has a counterinsurgency strategy. The U.S. will be in Iraq for a long time and Mr. Gerecht argues that that's a good thing.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• Gerecht
• Iraq
• Iran
• debate
• Miller
• Center

[davelynchiepoo]

maybe you could correct the deaths of 1.2 million people as well you slimy prick

[emcga150]

i wonder how much oil is left to steal from Iraq, that's how long the us will stay there and then move on to Pakistan

[richardrichard07]

STAY THE COURSE!

MCCAIN/PALIN 08!

[peterwassink]

wow impressive propagandist.

He manages to sell the "America should stay" message, while effortlessly omitting the 'because we need the oil' part

[peterwassink]

wow impressive propagandist.

He manages to sell the "America should stay" message, while effortlessly omitting the 'because we need the oil' part

[peterwassink]

wow impressive propagandist.

He manages to sell the "America should stay" message, while effortlessly omitting the 'because we need the oil' part

[peterwassink]

wow impressive propagandist.

He manages to sell the "America should stay" message, while effortlessly omitting the 'because we need the oil' part

[peterwassink]

wow impressive propagandist.

[xxashyy]

What bastards these people are! TRAITORS!!!