Veterans For Responsible Leadership

Rogin: This is the most unpopular war in American history, and for good reason. And the longer it goes on, the worse those numbers are going to look. There is no instance in history of prolonged war benefiting any nation. Jennings: How do you know it’s going to be prolonged? Rogin: That’t the story of pretty much every war ever Jennings: We haven’t had a war since WW2 Rogin: I think the Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan generations would take issue with that

Hegseth: My 13 year old son popped into my office last night and asked about the families I met at Dover, and I looked at him and I said, they died for you, son, so that your generation doesn't have to deal with a nuclear Iran. It's the truth.

The truly sad/tragic thing about this is that Trump has turned his war of choice into one of necessity. He can’t/won’t back down now because Iran has leverage over Straits and Gulf. Hard to imagine barring some truly unanticipated event that we won’t be in this for months.

Rogin: This is the most unpopular war in American history, and for good reason. And the longer it goes on, the worse those numbers are going to look. There is no instance in history of prolonged war benefiting any nation. Jennings: How do you know it’s going to be prolonged? Rogin: That’t the story of pretty much every war ever Jennings: We haven’t had a war since WW2 Rogin: I think the Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan generations would take issue with that

Tonight 2003--President George W. Bush speaks from Oval Office: "American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, free its people, and defend the world."

Hegseth: "Our ungrateful allies in Europe, even segments of our own press, should be saying one thing to President Trump -- 'Thank you. Thank you for the courage to stop this terror stage from holding the world hostage while building or attempting to build a nuclear bomb.'"

Perry: Russia is not helping Iran. China is not helping Iran. Collins: I think Russia is still helping them. They're helping them target U.S.. Forces and assets in the region Perry: Let’s not speculate.

Worth reading the transcript from today’s exchange between Rep. Crow & DNI Gabbard.