In an Sunday perspective article, Senator Biden adds his voice to the growing clamor against a troop surge in Iraq. Such opposition from the Senator has been a long time coming, but is indeed a welcome move. The current situation in Iraq is untenable. Any increase in American troop strength is likely to only provide additional American targets and increase the numbers of our dead troops rather than bringing any real solution to the problem.
The real solution to Iraq lies in American withdrawal. Many have said the Iraqis must find their own political settlement. Such a settlement is near impossible with an American presence in the country. Senator Biden was careful to avoid suggesting any such solution in Iraq. He was also careful to avoid suggesting the Senate stop funding the war. Only by ending the money support for the occupation can the Senate hope to stop any troop surge proposed by the President. Senator Biden must strengthen his stand and act to oppose any further monies for the Iraq occupation. Otherwise words remain cheap indeed.
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