2007 Opinions & Editorials Archive

As the House of Representatives begins debate on Iraq this week, we must keep one essential point in focus: The consequences of failure in Iraq are too grave for this country, for Iraq, the Middle East and the world.

Last year on the campaign trail, Democrats promised the American people they'd change the way Congress operates, pledging to do everything from lowering gas prices to restoring fiscal responsibility. They were going to usher in a new era in Congress. And so they did.