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Pelosi: ‘War in Iraq Cannot Be Won Solely by Military Means'
US Newswire ^ | January 30, 2007 | PRNewswire-USNewswire

Posted on 01/30/2007 9:04:56 PM PST by DakotaRed

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the bipartisan congressional delegation that recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan held a news conference this afternoon to discuss their experiences and observations. Below are Pelosi's remarks:

"As is appropriate, my first trip outside of the United States as Speaker of the House was to visit our men and women in uniform -- to thank them for their courage, their patriotism, and their sacrifices that they are making and that their families are making for our country.

"As a tribute to them, I wanted to bring the highest-level delegation possible -- people who are respected for their commitment to our national security and their concern for the welfare of our troops -- members of Congress who understand how America must protect its power and project its values.

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"We went to Iraq convinced, I am speaking for myself, that the war could not be won solely by military means. Our military has done their jobs excellently, but they cannot be expected to do all that needs to be done alone. We went with the hope and expectation that what we would see in Iraq was some coordinated effort to have political solutions to relieve the civil strife and violence there and diplomatic efforts to bring stability to the region. Sadly, we saw no evidence of either.

(Excerpt) Read more at prnewswire.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: cutandrun; redeploy; retreat; surrender
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The "Bipartisan delegation?" One Republican, six Democrats, all opposed to troop reinforcements, referred to now as an "escalation" by Democrats.

At least she admits they went there "CONVINCED" it could not be won and found exactly what they wanted to find, in the few short hours there.

As for visiting and thanking the troops and the great reception they gave the delegation, where are the photos?

1 posted on 01/30/2007 9:04:58 PM PST by DakotaRed
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To: DakotaRed

A little backsliding by Nancy. So now she thinks it can be won?


2 posted on 01/30/2007 9:06:38 PM PST by zarf
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To: DakotaRed

She is a Doofus with a capital "D".


3 posted on 01/30/2007 9:07:41 PM PST by rlmorel (Islamofacism: It is all fun and games until someone puts an eye out. Or chops off a head.)
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To: DakotaRed

Thanks for oyour service to our country Nancy. We are hanging on your every word. Pray continue your most interesting discourse...

What a ditz.


4 posted on 01/30/2007 9:07:49 PM PST by telebob
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To: DakotaRed

Thank you for that enlightening brief, General Pelosi.


5 posted on 01/30/2007 9:08:04 PM PST by RichInOC ("Out! Out!"--St. Dogbert)
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To: DakotaRed
They point out the obvious and act as if this is insightful or new!

Is that what Pelosi is paid for? Is that what all her education amounts to?
6 posted on 01/30/2007 9:08:50 PM PST by Red6 (Come and get it.)
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To: zarf

She has a real steep learning curve.


7 posted on 01/30/2007 9:08:57 PM PST by ClaireSolt (Have you have gotten mixed up in a mish-masher?)
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To: DakotaRed

Yes it can, but that is not what we are doing. But if we wanted to we could.


8 posted on 01/30/2007 9:10:05 PM PST by Brimack34
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To: DakotaRed
She keeps talking about a political solution...but never mentions any details.

I want to know exactly what they mean by "political solution".

9 posted on 01/30/2007 9:10:17 PM PST by jess35
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To: DakotaRed
Pelosi: ‘War in Iraq Cannot Be Won Solely by Military Means'

The bad news is that is can easily be lost solely by political means.

10 posted on 01/30/2007 9:12:12 PM PST by USNBandit (sarcasm engaged at all times)
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To: jess35


Political Solution = Run away ! Run away !
11 posted on 01/30/2007 9:13:03 PM PST by festus (The constitution may be flawed but its a whole lot better than what we have now.)
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To: USNBandit
The bad news is that it can easily be lost solely by political means.

small edit required.

12 posted on 01/30/2007 9:13:22 PM PST by USNBandit (sarcasm engaged at all times)
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To: DakotaRed

Duh! Wars are always won by military solutions, you idiot! Peace is obtained by war, you liberal socialist *****.


13 posted on 01/30/2007 9:14:03 PM PST by Mark (REMEMBER: Mean spirited, angry remarks against my postings won't feed even one hungry child.)
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To: DakotaRed

What a "genius"! When has a victory ever been just about war?


14 posted on 01/30/2007 9:14:33 PM PST by eleni121 ( + En Touto Nika! By this sign conquer! + Constantine the Great))
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To: DakotaRed

Ah yes, the old pacification and appeasement routine when bullets, bombs and the loss of American lives won't do.


15 posted on 01/30/2007 9:14:50 PM PST by NY Attitude (You are responsible for your safety until the arrival of Law Enforcement Officers!)
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To: DakotaRed

Yeah, Nancy, Congress needs to help too!


16 posted on 01/30/2007 9:20:29 PM PST by NonValueAdded (Pelosi, the call was for Comity, not Comedy. But thanks for the laughs. StarKisses, NVA.)
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To: DakotaRed

Well Nancy, it can't be won without it either.


17 posted on 01/30/2007 9:26:01 PM PST by DB
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Notice the source for this "news:" USNewswire, the ultimate media whoring outfit. They'll publish anything for you if you have the bucks.

This is the way you spread your message when you want to hold a news conference and the press doesn't show up.

In other words, since this is not legitimate "news," Old Bella had to resort to paying to spread her lies. I hope it cost her a bundle!

If it's from USNewswire, it may be an idle curiosity, but it is most certainly not "news."

It's kinda of interesting... I've noticed most of the stuff put out by USNewswire comes from the RATS. Maybe USNewswire is a front for the DNC or Soros.

Oh, and FWIW, releases from USNewswire DO NOT need to be excerpted.

18 posted on 01/30/2007 9:29:03 PM PST by upchuck (Wanted: Conservatives to go read this: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1771175/posts)
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To: DakotaRed
"We went to Iraq convinced, I am speaking for myself, that the war could not be won solely by military means..."

What else does she want them to use, harsh language?

19 posted on 01/30/2007 9:32:28 PM PST by SuziQ
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To: jess35

I want to know exactly what they mean by "political solution".


Cut and Run


20 posted on 01/30/2007 9:32:39 PM PST by Valin (History takes time. It is not an instant thing.)
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