Retiring Republican House Intelligence Vice Chairman Says War Unjustified

[papau]

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGB5W5PM1YD.html

Retiring Republican House Intelligence Vice Chairman Says War in Iraq Was Unjustified
The Associated Press

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A top Republican congressman has broken from his party in the final days of his House career, saying he believes the U.S. military assault on Iraq was unjustified and the situation there has deteriorated into "a dangerous, costly mess."

"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," Rep. Doug Bereuter wrote in a letter to his constituents.

"Left unresolved for now is whether intelligence was intentionally misconstrued to justify military action," he said.

Bereuter is a senior member of the House International Relations Committee and vice chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. He is stepping down after 13 terms to become the president of the Asia Foundation effective Sept. 1. <snip>

[ronnykmarshall]

1. Holy COW!

Hope the nation news picks this up. Nawwwwwww!

[Racenut20]

2. Couple this with Hagel going to run for President in 08

Nebraska Republicans, though not up for re-election, seem to be putting distance between themselves and the Texas boys.

[A_Possum]

3. You have to honor someone who will admit a mistake

It must be really hard on people right now, as things become clearer and clearer. Especially Republicans, who are probably putting themselves in danger of life threats and such.

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5. Duplicate topic

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=759384