“Wars cannot be run from these hallowed and comfortable and sanctified chambers 10,000 miles away from the war zone. How about allowing the officers, the men and the commanders in the field who are engaged daily, risking their lives to bring peace and security to Iraq, [to] determine when and how we can best turn over to the Iraqi security

forces the critical job of assuring security.”

– Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.), yesterday, as Senate Democrats voted to support a timeline for U.S. abandonment of its Middle East reponsibilities