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Iraq/Afghanistan
From the very beginning, I opposed President Bush's ill-conceived war in Iraq. Prior to the invasion, I addressed the Senate and the American people on many occasions, warning of the potentially disastrous consequences of rushing to war.
Sadly, my worst fears were realized regarding the cost of the Iraq war to the United States in terms of both blood and dollars.
With the election of a new President, I have reiterated my concerns that the extent to which U.S. troop involvement can be reduced in the region will be a significant measure of our progress. It remains my priority to work towards a transition of the U.S. mission in Iraq and to bring our troops home to be reunited with their loved ones as soon as possible.
The war in Iraq Afghanistan. The tragic assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto, emblematic of a widening trend of violence and extremism, highlights the growing instability in the region and the stakes for the United States
On October 14, 2009, I spoke on the Senate floor about the current situation in Afghanistan raising several questions about our mission there and the need to carefully think through a strategy that involves sending additional troops into Afghanistan.
You can read my remarks by clicking below:
