"The fundamental question is: What is the United States’ interest in Lebanon? It is said we are there to keep the peace. I ask, what peace? It is said we are there to aid the government. I ask, what government? It is said we are there to stabilize the region. I ask, how can the U.S. presence stabilize the region?... The longer we stay in Lebanon, the harder it will be for us to leave. We will be trapped by the case we make for having our troops there in the first place.
What can we expect if we withdraw from Lebanon? The same as will happen if we stay. I acknowledge that the level of fighting will increase if we leave. I regretfully acknowledge that many innocent civilians will be hurt. But I firmly believe this will happen in any event."
First insert the word Iraq where it says Lebanon.
In September 1983, McSame made a floor speech that reads as if it might have been written yesterday—by Ron Paul. This also shows that experience doesn’t necessarily come with age or time.
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http://www.amconmag.com/2008/2008_02_11/cover.html