Apr 12 2008
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“ The people of the United States have paid an awful price,” thundered Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “It’s time for the Iraqis to pay that price for their own protection.” “I still have a hard time seeing the big picture and what constitutes success,” complained Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.). “That’s not just one side of the aisle with those kind of concerns. Many on this side of the aisle have that as well.” Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.) demanded an explanation for President Bush’s unmet promise that the Iraqi government would take over security for all provinces. “Of course, that has not happened,” Tancredo complained. “I’m just wondering whether, General Petraeus, you have any idea of why he made that statement?
