2008 N.M. Senate Debate: on War & Peace


Steve Pearce: If Iraq falls, so will other moderate regimes in the region

Asked about the war in Iraq, Pearce invoked images that recalled the falling domino theory during the Vietnam war, in which he served, and said other Middle East leaders have told him that if Iraq falls, it could mean the downfall of other moderate regimes in the region and Israel and that will push oil prices to astronomical levels.

Udall said it’s time to start working on a troop pullout and it’s also necessary to ensure that medical and other benefits are in place for returning soldiers.

Source: 2008 N.M. Senate debate report in N.M.Business Weekly Aug 22, 2008

Tom Udall: Time to start working on a troop pullout

Asked about the war in Iraq, Pearce invoked images that recalled the falling domino theory during the Vietnam war, in which he served, and said other Middle East leaders have told him that if Iraq falls, it could mean the downfall of other moderate regimes in the region and Israel and that will push oil prices to astronomical levels.

Udall said it’s time to start working on a troop pullout and it’s also necessary to ensure that medical and other benefits are in place for returning soldiers.

Source: [Xref Pearce] 2008 N.M. Senate Debate Aug 22, 2008

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