A timeline for bringing U.S. troops home that is negotiated with the Iraqi government would also boost the Iraqi government's legitimacy and claim to self-rule, and force the Iraqi government to take responsibility for itself and its citizens. — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
The U.S. cannot impose freedom, security, and unity in Iraq by force. — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
It was Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda who attacked the U.S. on September 11, 2001, not Saddam Hussein and Iraq. — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
About 75 percent of the crude oil marketed here is sold off the books, and they are doing trades that would be illegal if… — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
Saddam Hussein was a brutal tyrant. I am glad he is now on trial for crimes against humanity. But, opposition to a dictator is… — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
In addition to a timeline, I have proposed that U.S. troops be removed from front line combat positions in Iraqi cities and towns, turning… — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
Of the 55 refineries closed in America in the last 10 years, they were all closed for economic reasons, mostly oil company mergers. Not… — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
First off, the crude oil market, unlike every other commodity in America, is virtually unregulated. — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
The U.S. cannot force Sunnis, Shias, and Kurds to make peace or to act for the common good. They have been in conflict for… — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
Nor should the U.S. military be forced to remain in Iraq essentially as an army for one side of a civil war. — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
The U.S. must renounce any U.S. interest in constructing permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq. — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
The training and equipping of Iraqi security forces should be accelerated. — Peter DeFazio Copy Share Image
