This uranium issue is not just about 16 words in a speech. It is about whether administration officials made a conscious and very troubling decision to create a false impression about the gravity and imminence of the threat that Iraq posed to America.
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Public statements by a senior military official of an inflammatory, offensive nature that would denigrate another religion and which could be construed as bigotry may easily be exploited by enemies of the United States and contribute to an erosion of support within the Arab world, and, perhaps, increased risk for members of the U. S. Armed Forces serving in Muslim nations.Carl Levin
And it's too bad, because it's most important that this administration listen to some of even its Republican critics, which is that we've got a significantly worsening situation in Iraq,
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It is easy to make assertions that prewar intelligence was not distorted, hyped, or fabricated before a friendly audience,
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Unless he can make a convincing case that his recent op-ed does not accurately reflect his views, I will oppose his nomination,
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His continued missteps are further damaging investor confidence at a time when the U.S. economy is weak and consumer confidence is at the lowest point in years.
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We can't stay for an unlimited time, due to the strain on our forces,
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