Even after we have defeated the insurgency, we will need to maintain troops in Iraq to exercise our influence over the Mid-East. With troops based in a democratic Iraq, we can project our power throughout the region, creating democratic, pro-American states in the heart of the Islamic world. This is the way to end Islamo-Fascism and ensure a continuing supply of oil for American industry and consumers.
Which was the objective all along.
But the left couldn't see that. Or appreciate it when it was explained to them.
Imbeciles.
That's not the point. The goal is for normal country-to-country relations with Iraq directly. A treaty must be negotiated. Condi Rice must be in the negotiation with her Iraqi equal. That takes a lot of time. And it's hard work. International laws are involved here with many countries.
Is this in your mind happpening just because we are not mining our own vast oil reserves like we should be?