Liberman sees himself as a "team player," offers plan for Iraq [View All]

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COMMENTARY

A Team Player

August 27, 2006
By JOE LIEBERMAN

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Much has been made of the difference between Ned Lamont and me on the war in Iraq. The most important difference, and the most relevant right now, is how we end the war.

As someone who has supported the war, I feel a heavy personal responsibility to end our mission in Iraq as quickly as possible. But I believe that Ned Lamont's strategy of pulling all our troops out by an arbitrary, politically determined date will lead to the collapse of Iraq, Iran surging in, and Iraq becoming a safe haven for al-Qaida and a launching pad for terrorist strikes against other countries in the region and the United States.

Our disagreement, however, does not end there. I believe that the best way for us to win the war in Iraq is to come together - the administration, Congress, and Republicans and Democrats - to find a solution that will allow our troops to come home with Iraq united and free, with the Middle East stable and the terrorists denied a victory. My opponent has a different idea: unilateral, arbitrary withdrawal, and never mind the consequences.

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I have a different plan. I want to build a new politics of unity and purpose that will cut through the gridlock in Washington and solve problems for my constituents, my state and my country. After serving you for 18 years in the Senate, I still believe that together, Team Connecticut can renew America's greatness and make our future as good as we all want it to be.


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Plan emphasized: Bush's "Freedom Agenda"


Then the "team player" goes on to attack the winner of the Democratic primary.