On September 11th, 2001
That's incorrect. We were told multiple times by this administration that is was Al Qaeda that was the enemy. Not the entire Mid East. Do you actually think you can reform the entire Mid East? You'd probably have a better chance of selling Israili flags at an Ali Baba rally in Downtown Falluja and surviving.
"We were told multiple times by this administration that is was Al Qaeda that was the enemy. Not the entire Mid East."
Did I state the entirety of the Middle east was our enemy? NO.
The region needs to be reformed. But you will not and have not seen me join the chorus of those suggesting we carpet bomb the entire region as an effective solution.
"Do you actually think you can reform the entire Mid East?"
Within a year? No. Within 5 or 10? No. Within considered effort applied for the next 2 generations? YES.
Nazism was defeated. The Berlin wall fell. Slavery in this nation ceased. None of these achievements were accomplished within a short period. Peace in the Middle East will not be the exception.