On the New National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq

In today's National Intelligence Estimate, the American people were presented with yet more evidence that the Iraqi government has failed to take the necessary steps to reach political reconciliation. Our military has performed their duties excellently, but the purpose of the escalation in Iraq was to create a secure environment in which political change could occur, and it is clear that the Iraqi leaders have failed to make progress.

We need a New Direction to bring our troops home from Iraq so that America can refocus its efforts against terrorism worldwide.