President Obama gave a speech at Camp Lejeune on Feb 27, 2009, where he promised that
Ralph Peters at the NY Post asks, in all seriousness,
My question is the same as Mr. Peters, but more pointed. What Rules of Engagement (ROE) will President Obama put in place to ensure the safety of the 50,000 US soldiers that will remain in Iraq?
It was a combination of poor ROE and a lack of support from the the Clinton administration that led us to the battle depicted in the movie "Blackhawk Down."
It was poor coordination (US government to Saudi Government) and poor ROE that led to the Khobar towers bombing
Don't let this happen again, insist that President Obama take responsibility for the future of our soldiers in Iraq.
Let me say this as plainly as I can: by August 31, 2010, our combat mission in Iraq will end.
Ralph Peters at the NY Post asks, in all seriousness,
What does that mean?
Will the 50,000 troops he intends to leave in Iraq, the trainers and maintainers, be forbidden to defend themselves? Are they just going to hang out? If terrorists or the Iranians skunk us, are we just going to ask for more?
My question is the same as Mr. Peters, but more pointed. What Rules of Engagement (ROE) will President Obama put in place to ensure the safety of the 50,000 US soldiers that will remain in Iraq?
It was a combination of poor ROE and a lack of support from the the Clinton administration that led us to the battle depicted in the movie "Blackhawk Down."
It was poor coordination (US government to Saudi Government) and poor ROE that led to the Khobar towers bombing
Don't let this happen again, insist that President Obama take responsibility for the future of our soldiers in Iraq.
