Retiring GOP Congressman: Iraq War Unjustified

USATODAY LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) A top Republican congressman has broken from his party in the final days of his House career, saying he believes the U.S.
By John Amato — August 18, 2004

USATODAY LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) A top Republican congressman has broken from his party in the final days of his House career, saying he believes the U.S. military assault on Iraq was unjustified and that the situation there has deteriorated into "a dangerous, costly mess."

"I've reached the conclusion, retrospectively, now that the inadequate intelligence and faulty conclusions are being revealed, that all things being considered, it was a mistake to launch that military action," Rep. Doug Bereuter, R-Neb., wrote in a letter to constituents. Full article

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