but now states:
Kerry catalogued what he said was a long list of administration shortcomings on Iraq - failing to heed the advice of senior generals on the number of troops needed for postwar operations, failing to secure the country's borders, failing to share responsibility with NATO or the United Nations, shortchanging the training and equipping of the Iraqi police and more.
As a result, he said, "today's terrorists have secured havens in Iraq that were not there before. And we have been forced to reach accommodation with those who have repeatedly attacked our troops.
"Violence has spread in Iraq. Iran has expanded its influence, and extremism has gained momentum," Kerry said.
and if elected he'll straighten out everything at the same time he decreases troop deployment - LOL
does he even remember what he said the week before or does he hope his target audience is so burnt out that they don't?
