8-18-2004 Republican Congressman Says Iraq War Was Mistake
WASHINGTON - Breaking ranks with the White House and his Republican leaders in Congress, Rep. Doug Bereuter of Nebraska has said in a letter to constituents the U.S. military action in Iraq was a mistake.
"I've reached the conclusion, retrospectively, now that the inadequate intelligence and faulty conclusions are being revealed, that all things being considered, it was a mistake to launch that military action especially without a broad and engaged international coalition,"
"The cost in casualties is already large and growing, and the immediate and long-term financial costs are incredible,"
"Our country's reputation around the world has never been lower and our alliances are weakened,"
Now we are immersed in a dangerous, costly mess and there is no easy and quick way to end our responsibilities in Iraq without creating bigger future problems in the region and, in general, in the Muslim world."
The White House had no comment on the letter.
WASHINGTON - Breaking ranks with the White House and his Republican leaders in Congress, Rep. Doug Bereuter of Nebraska has said in a letter to constituents the U.S. military action in Iraq was a mistake.
"I've reached the conclusion, retrospectively, now that the inadequate intelligence and faulty conclusions are being revealed, that all things being considered, it was a mistake to launch that military action especially without a broad and engaged international coalition,"
"The cost in casualties is already large and growing, and the immediate and long-term financial costs are incredible,"
"Our country's reputation around the world has never been lower and our alliances are weakened,"
Now we are immersed in a dangerous, costly mess and there is no easy and quick way to end our responsibilities in Iraq without creating bigger future problems in the region and, in general, in the Muslim world."
The White House had no comment on the letter.
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