Appended to my signature to "Give'm Hell Harry" Reid's petition:
I plead with you to adhere more closely to the Iraq Study Group recommendations for diplomatic initiatives, training, and redployment. Help seal a peaceful political framework around four areas--Shia Iraq, Iraqi Kurdistan, Sunni Iraq provinces, and Baghdad--each with proportional representation in Parliament and a confederation of four. Break up the National Police.
We can get the troops out and close the bases before your term ends.
What I didn't say: Whatever could be accomplished by a surge of forces in the two areas--Sunni Iraq and Baghdad-- can be done through administrative adjustments, taking from the other two areas, without a noticeable change in overall troop levels. This political battle coming up over escalation is purely a symbolic argument. The key is to somehow change this President's mind; I think Harry's letter appreciated that, as well. Soon it will become how Bush can best leave the mess for others to clean up.
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