The U.S. must renounce any U.S. interest in constructing permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq. Peter DeFazio basisconstructinterest Change image and share on social
It was Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda who attacked the U.S. on September 11, 2001, not Saddam Hussein and Iraq. Peter DeFazio attackbinhussein Change image and share on social
In addition to a timeline, I have proposed that U.S. troops be removed from front line combat positions in Iraqi cities and towns, turning over daily security patrols, interactions with citizens, and any offensive security actions to the Iraqis themselves. Peter DeFazio actionadditioncitizen share on social
Essentially, when we run a deficit, we are borrowing money to buy things that are made overseas. Peter DeFazio borrowbuydeficit Change image and share on social
Saddam Hussein was a brutal tyrant. I am glad he is now on trial for crimes against humanity. But, opposition to a dictator is not the measure I use when deciding whether to send our men and women in uniform off to war and possible death. Peter DeFazio brutalcrimedeath share on social
A timeline for bringing U.S. troops home that is negotiated with the Iraqi government would also boost the Iraqi government's legitimacy and claim to self-rule, and force the Iraqi government to take responsibility for itself and its citizens. Peter DeFazio boostbringcitizen share on social
Nor should the U.S. military be forced to remain in Iraq essentially as an army for one side of a civil war. Peter DeFazio armycivilessentially Change image and share on social
Similarly, establishing a firm timeline for bringing our troops home could accelerate the development of Iraqi security forces and deepen their commitment to defending their own country and their own government. Peter DeFazio acceleratebringcommitment share on social
First off, the crude oil market, unlike every other commodity in America, is virtually unregulated. Peter DeFazio americacommoditycrude Change image and share on social
