[Gondring]

Stunning reversal!

This is an important part that I hope is not missed...

Ultimately, however, these military gains must be cemented with regional and global diplomacy, political reconciliation, and economic recovery -- tools yet sufficiently utilized. Today's tactical gains in Iraq -- while a necessary pre-condition for political reconciliation -- will crumble without a deliberate and comprehensive strategy.

[goldstategop]

The all purpose escape hatch for the Cut N Run Crowd.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Allegra]

these military gains must be cemented with regional and global diplomacy, political reconciliation, and economic recovery --

Today's tactical gains in Iraq -- while a necessary pre-condition for political reconciliation -- will crumble without a deliberate and comprehensive strategy.

We, the transition teams are already heavily engaged in that. Strategy is already developed and being implemented.

And the Iraqis are coming right along.

Sorry, libs. :-)