Caucus Chairman Emanuel on Iraq NIE

Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement on the new National Intelligence Estimate which shows little to no progress and cast doubt on the Iraqi government's ability to improve conditions in Iraq. Emanuel's statement is below:

"The war in Iraq now has lasted longer than our own Civil War, and the latest National Intelligence Estimate indicates that there is no end in sight. How much longer will President Bush insist on staying the course while American troops risk their lives?"