Capuano (D-8th) dismayed after visiting Iraq

[Barrett808]

Capuano dismayed after visiting Iraq
By Sarah Andrews/ CNC Staff

If it were up to U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano, American troops in Iraq would come home today.

But what bothers him even more than the fact that this won't happen is that President George W. Bush has given no firm timeline or indication for when it will, saying the United States will leave when Iraqis are ready to stand alone.

But how will Americans know if and when they've been successful enough to leave?

This is the question that Capuano asked soldiers, military leaders and Iraqi officials during a recent five-day trip to that country with five other congressional leaders. The answers he received were disheartening, he said.

"There's no such thing as someone who knows the answer," he said. "None of the leaders I spoke with were willing to set any parameters or discuss any measurements ."

Not that Capuano said it was their responsibility to do so. He placed that duty with Bush.

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http://www.townonline.com/somerville/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=350509

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. A fine Massachusetts boy. But Bush and the RW hate Massachusetts

[Greeby]

2. May I suggest, Mr.Capuano

If you're not already there, you hop over to the Out Of Iraq Congressional Caucus :)

[Justice]

3. I wish he was running for Governor

[Rockholm]

4. He would make an excellent Governor.

I hate Mittens.

[LynnTheDem]

5. Rice gave a timeline...

"LESS THAN 50 YEARS"