An Example

Here's an example that Mzzzz Pelosi should learn to emulate. The Democratic party might have a shot at being taken seriously again.

A Democrat Stands Tall

Senator Lieberman on the president's Iraq speech tonight:

I applaud the President for rejecting the fatalism of
failure and pursuing a new course to achieve success in Iraq. There is
no more difficult decision that a President can make than to send our
nation’s bravest soldiers and patriots into harm’s way. Yet, no
objective is more worthy in defending America’s vital national security
interests than aiding a struggling democracy and supporting brave
moderates who are in a life and death struggle against totalitarian
extremists supported by Al Qaeda and Iran.

Our troops have sacrificed much and now more will be asked of them
to defend our nation. They fight in a just, noble and moral cause
against the forces of terrorism, and their sacrifices will make America
and the world more secure. I want our troops to return home as soon as
possible – after we allow, enable and support them in accomplishing
their mission in Iraq in finishing this fight.

I know there are deep differences of opinion about what the
President has proposed tonight. In the coming days and weeks, we should
undertake respectful debate and deliberation over this new plan. But,
let us also remember that excessive partisan division and rancor at
home only weakens our will to prevail in this war. I am particularly
pleased that the President has taken the important and necessary step
of creating a bi-partisan Consultative Group consisting of
representatives and leaders of the Executive and Legislative branches
to address issues related to the war against global terrorism.

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