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| Joe Lieberman: The Choice on Iraq |
| 2007-02-26 |
| Wall Street Journal Two months into the 110th Congress, Washington has never been more bitterly divided over our mission in Iraq. The Senate and House of Representatives are bracing for parliamentary trench warfare--trapped in an escalating dynamic of division and confrontation that will neither resolve the tough challenges we face in Iraq nor strengthen our nation against its terrorist enemies around the world. What is remarkable about this state of affairs in Washington is just how removed it is from what is actually happening in Iraq. There, the battle of Baghdad is now under way. A new commander, Gen. David Petraeus, has taken command, having been confirmed by the Senate, 81-0, just a few weeks ago. And a new strategy is being put into action, with thousands of additional American soldiers streaming into the Iraqi capital. Congress thus faces a choice in the weeks and months ahead. Will we allow our actions to be driven by the changing conditions on the ground in Iraq--or by the unchanging political and ideological positions long ago staked out in Washington? What ultimately matters more to us: the real fight over there, or the political fight over here? . . . I hate for this to be true, Senator, but for far too many in your party, it's OK if the country loses a battle or a war as long as Democrats win elections and hold power. For far too many, the "real enemies" aren't Ba'athist goons or turbaned mass murderers, but George W. Bush, traditional Christians, and observant Jews such as yourself. |
| Posted by:Mike |