Dodd on the Need for a New Policy in Iraq

Chris Dodd wrote over at Huffington Post about his plans for a new policy in Iraq by posting his speech he gave on the floor of the Senate during last nights all-night session.

It is disappointing that on a day that the National Intelligence Estimate shows that invading Iraq has made our country less safe and al-Qaeda -- the group that actually attacked us on 9/11 -- has reconstituted itself and is stronger now that it has been since that attack, President Bush's allies in the Senate continue to hold up a change of course in Iraq.

I believe those who refuse to allow this Senate to vote on this critical issue do a grave disservice to America's security by enabling this President to continue with his failed strategy.

Every additional day we "stay the course" in Iraq more American lives are lost, our standing in the world is further eroded, and our country becomes more vulnerable. It is imperative that we change course in Iraq now.

Follow the link to read his entire speech.