“American troops and American taxpayers are shouldering a huge burden with no end in sight because Mr. Bush took us to war on false premises and with no plan to win the peace.” WarEndsWinningPlansHugeSightBurdenTroopsTaxpayersPremisesAmerican Troops Author:Al Gore
“When we send our young men and women into harm's way, we have a solemn obligation not to fudge the numbers or shade the truth about why they're going, to care for their families while they're gone, to tend to the soldiers upon their return, and to never ever go to war without enough troops to win the war, secure the peace, and earn the respect of the world.” MenWorldWayWarEnoughCareYoungWinningNumbersGoneReturnMen And WomenSoldierHarmObligationSecureYoung ManShadeTroopsSolemnFudge Author:Barack Obama
“Tactics is the art of using troops in battle; strategy is the art of using battles to win the war” ArtWarWinningBattleStrategyTroopsTactics Author:Carl von Clausewitz
“We made this inexplicable turn into Iraq, where we've lost lives, money, honour and the coalition on [George] Bush's watch. Surely he's not suggesting that if the Democrats win, things can get worse. I mean, all we can do now is to look at our field policy and change the course. We need more diplomatic outreach toward Iran, Syria and Middle Eastern allies, and less bluster and less threats, and fewer troops.” IfsNeedsLooksMeanMadeTurnsCoursesWinningLostCan DoWatchesMiddlePolicyFieldsThreatDemocratIraqIranHonourAlliesFewerTroopsSyriaEasternCoalitionsSuggestingDiplomaticInexplicableOutreachBluster Author:Jesse Jackson