Posted on 01/13/2007 8:50:40 AM PST by SAMS
In an exclusive interview with ABC News in Baghdad, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., called the situation in Iraq "heartbreaking" and said she doubts Congress and the American people believe the mission here can succeed.
"I don't know that the American people or the Congress at this point believe this mission can work," she said. "And in the absence of a commitment that is backed up by actions from the Iraqi government, why should we believe it?"
Clinton spoke with ABC News after meeting with Gen. George Casey and Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno, the top American commanders here. She is one a one-day visit to Iraq as part of congressional delegation that includes Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., and Rep. John McHugh, R-N.Y.
Clinton had tough words for the Iraqi government, which she said has failed repeatedly to deliver on its promises.
"I'm skeptical that the Iraqi government will do what they have promised to do, and that I think is the concern of all of us who have heard this before," she said. "All the promises, and intentions in the world don't substitute for action and we haven't seen a lot of action."
Clinton traveled wearing body armor and surrounded by a phalanx of soldiers and security guards. The level of security, she noted, was much higher than her first visit to Iraq back in 2004.
"This is heartbreaking," she said. "This is my third trip here. I've seen the violence and security problems increase, not decrease. The first time I was here, we're not, you know, asked to wear body armor and put on helmets. We were not shepherded very narrowly from place to place. I went to Kirkuk the first time when actually Gen. Odierno was there, in charge of the 4th ID. We went into the city. We had a meeting in the town hall with people."
Instead of sending more U.S. troops to Iraq, as President Bush plan, Clinton said it is time to start re-deploying U.S. troops out of Iraq.
"That would really demonstrate to the Iraqis that we don't have an open-ended commitment," she said. "We are not going to be here providing protection for their leaders, which we do. We are not going to be here standing by and trying to be called in from time to time as they see fit. That is not in the cards."
Oh? If we don't need more troops in Iraq, then why is your fellow RAT, Charles Rangel, pushing to re-instate the draft?
Well, that's gonna boost troop morale.
Appealing to the leftist base and emboldening the enemy. Just incredible.
Wouldn't it be great is she was the Prez?
I hope our troops weren't among the ones surrounding her. And, if they were, I hope none were bold enough to look at her.
Not only is that forbidden under Hillary law, but it could be fatal.
It would be heartbreaking to the nation should she insinuate her way into the Oval Office.
for once, i agree with something she said. It IS heartbreaking. Bigger question is whether we then give up, which is what she and her colleagues wnat us to do.
This is pure Clintonese. It brings in support from people who oppose the war, without actually opposing it.
"Clinton traveled wearing body armor and surrounded by a phalanx of soldiers and security guards"
Knowing how the military feel about her, she's not wearting it to protect herself from the terrorists.
"I don't know that the American people or the Congress at this point believe this mission can work,"
Well, that's gonna boost troop morale
I was thinking the same thing!
Posted on 07/29/2005 4:22:41 PM PDT by doug from upland
MIDI - I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND
Oh yeah, I follow orders.....in the chain of command
But I did not like it.....they made me shake her hand
They made me shake her hand...they made me shake her hand
It wasn't my idea...they threatened reprimand
So I crossed my fingers...they made me shake her hand
They made me shake her hand...they made me shake her hand
And when she touched me I felt queasy inside
I know that woman has a soul that has died, that has died, that has died
My friends, you can't blame me...I hope you understand
They'd given me a warning...they made me shake her hand
They made me shake her hand...they made me shake her hand
And when she touched I felt queasy inside
I know that woman has a soul that has died, that has died, that has died
It's no highlight moment...it's not what I had planned
She shouldn't even be here...they made me shake her hand
They made me shake her hand...they made me shake her hand
They made me shake her hand
"Clinton traveled wearing body armor and surrounded by a phalanx of soldiers and security guards"
Now that is the sign a a well disciplined soldier. The urge must be unbearable.
No, honey. What's heartbreaking is your husband's treatment of women. Fix your home before you even dare think about fixing anyone else's.
So she's committed herself to the cut and run philosophy. That's the Democrats only solution.
What a pig....an absolute pig
Don't you have to have a heart in order for it to break?
PIAPS
She called Bush arrogant, but, to me, her one day trip is the height of arrogance. Now he knows better than all who reviewed and studied the matter for years.
She not only said that while IN Iraq...but right after meeting the military leaders!!
She meets Casey and Odierno...comes out to the press and says that they have failed, and will NEVER accomplish the mission!!!
Then she makes it worse by advocating cutting and running WHILE OVER THERE!!!
I am sure that Nutjob and Assad and OBL...are just giddy with joy that she has been "ordained" as the next POTUS/CIC!!!
Tokyo Hillary is a disgrace and she keeps proving it.
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