Statement of Senator Dodd on Administration's Announcement of Troop Levels in Iraq
September 19, 2006

“This is an extremely sobering assessment of the situation on the ground in Iraq.  I wonder what, if anything, the Bush Administration is demanding of Iraqi officials in return for such a sizable continued presence of US forces in Iraq.  Because after more than three years of occupation, it is crystal clear that military force alone will not bring peace and stability to Iraq.  The American people have a right to know the game plan and timetable for Iraq’s political leaders taking full responsibility for governing Iraq.  Announcing the continued presence of US troops at current force levels is neither.”

 

 

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