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We Won The War, But We Are Losing The Occupation And Reconstruction Of Iraq. It Is Past Time For A New Approach, One That Relies On Accountability, Responsibility, And Phasing Down The Scope Of Our Military Commitment.

As Has Been Pointed Out With Libya, The Debate Over Libya, Sometimes We Allow Diplomatic Relations With Imperfect Regimes Because Progress Can Best Be Made Through Engagement Instead Of Isolation.

We Can No Longer Afford The War In Iraq. Our Financial Costs Have Already Passed A Third Of A Trillion Dollars; The Lifetime Costs For This War, In Both Human And Economic Terms, Will Be Borne By Americans For Generations To Come.

At A Time When 2500 American Soldiers Have Given Their Lives For The Cause Of Bringing Democracy To Iraq, It Is Sad And Frustrating To Watch The Republican Establishment Disgrace The Exercise Of Democracy In Our Own House Of Representatives.

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