Eric Mehnert on War & Peace

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Iraq war based on false pretenses; exit strategy needed

I will not stand by while their courage and dedication places Maine Men and Women in harms way for a War based on false pretenses which does little to defend America but much to diminish its Stature and Prestige before our allies and the other members of the United Nations with whom we have pledged to work. We must have clearly defined military objectives for our troops and we must have an exit strategy to bring them home. Source: Announcement of Candidacy for U.S. Senate Sep 9, 2005

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