Senator Pete Domenici Wants Iraq Troops Out of Combat Operations
The clock ticked closer to the end of the Iraq War. Sen. Pete Domenici heard from constituents and has grown tired of the war and is utterly frustrated with the Iraqi government:
The six-term lawmaker, party loyalist and former staunch war supporter represents one of the most significant GOP losses to date. Speaking to reporters at a news conference in Albuquerque, Domenici said he began to question his stance on Iraq late last month, after several conversations with the family members of dead soldiers from his home state, and as it became clear that Iraqi leaders are making little progress toward national reconciliation.
“We cannot continue asking our troops to sacrifice indefinitely while the Iraqi government is not making measurable progress,” Domenici said. “I do not support an immediate withdrawal from Iraq or a reduction in funding for our troops. But I do support a new strategy that will move our troops out of combat operations and on the path to coming home.”
Time’s running out. Successful surge or not Congressional patience is getting thinner. Allahpundit notes only 16 Republican Senators are needed to override a Bush veto. They have four. The only hope I can see is if the Iraqi government can get its act together. Right now, that’s not looking good.
“Domenici Breaks With Bush On Iraq” [via memeorandum]
General Domenici. Yeah, right.