Think Progress quotes Robert Wexler (D-FL)
And if I will, when Mr. Burton asks for a definition of what is failure, we get a litany of items. But when Mr. Ackerman asks what’s the definition of victory, we get little. Please tell us, general, what is winning?
Elsewhere, Max Boot responds:
Victory — defined as a democratic state that does not oppress its own people, provide a haven for terrorists, proliferate weapons of mass destruction or threaten its neighbors
Boot’s definition is basically the same as the definition the US Government published in the National Strategy for Victory in Iraq way back in 2005 (maybe 2003).
Victory in Iraq is Defined in Stages
- Short term, Iraq is making steady progress in fighting terrorists, meeting political milestones, building democratic institutions, and standing up security forces.
- Medium term, Iraq is in the lead defeating terrorists and providing its own security, with a fully constitutional government in place, and on its way to achieving its economic potential.
- Longer term, Iraq is peaceful, united, stable, and secure, well integrated into the international community, and a full partner in the global war on terrorism.
Who says they still don’t know what victory means?
h/t: memeorandum
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April 9, 2008 at 23:48
Um…the Democrats who only understand FACIST and TYRANICAL governments.
April 9, 2008 at 23:48
Vets4Freedom, Gen. Petraeus, and USN Monsoor MOH…
Vets For Freedom was covered by many bloggers, but I have one the best posts which has the speeches, many pics, and witty humor. I also have the transcript prior to Gen. Petraeus’ meeting with the goons. Let us not forgot forget, EVER, US Navy SEAL …..
April 10, 2008 at 00:06
I’m tb’ing again, because I forgot to switch URL’s. I’m going to go back and fix that, but until then, enjoy!
April 10, 2008 at 00:07
Flight 93 Petition is picking up steam…
Here is an early edition of today’s blogburst for Flight 93. As usual, it is written by Alec. Help us to spread the word by joining!
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April 11, 2008 at 06:45
As Santayana famously said, “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” For Robert Wexler, of course, the statement might be amended to read, “Those who cannot keep up with current events will prove themselves too stupid to learn from history.”
BTW, I tagged you with a blogosphere meme pool tag game. Marco…