Murtha: Only Iran, al-Qaida want U.S. in Iraq

Only Iran, al-Qaida want U.S. in Iraq Decorated former Marine says American presence ‘depleting’ resources Updated: 3:50 p.m. ET March 5, 2006 WASHINGTON - The U.S. presence in Iraq is hurting the worldwide war on terrorism and benefits only Iran and al Qaeda, Rep. John Murtha said Sunday. Murtha expressed skepticism of assurances given by Gen. Peter Pace, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday. Pace said the war in Iraq was going “very, very well.” “Why would I believe him?” said Murtha, D-Pa. “This administration, including the president, has mischaracterized this war for the last two years ... So why would I believe the chairman of the Joint Chiefs when he says things are going well?”

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By Murtha's reasoning why would we believe what he has to say? Lord preserve us from those who have worn the uniform and now believe they are a fount of knowledge when it comes to warfare and geo-politics!

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