At the outset of the Iraq war, too many questions about whether invading Iraq was the right decision went unanswered. We were misled by those we trusted to keep us safe. Now we are involved in an intractable war that has done little to make our country safer. We must bring our troops home safely and securely, making it clear to Iraqis that our commitment is not open-ended and that political progress must be made immediately.
We must also address our nation's security while restoring America’s relationships around world. We need an image and policy makeover, so that other nations see us as both a leader and a partner. Furthermore, we need to better secure our borders and ports and ensure that all nuclear weapons are accounted for and secure.
My stepson is a Captain in the Special Forces. He has served in Kosovo, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. I have deep respect for his service to our country and the sacrifices he and all of our troops continue to make. When we send out troops into war, we must send them with the all the equipment they need to do their jobs, and when they come home, we must do our jobs. We must provide our soldiers with the health care, job opportunities, and support they deserve.
