Quoted in the story was Republican Leader, my Congressman, and a Great American -- John Boehner:
"Had the majority been successful in forcing a precipitous withdrawal from Iraq earlier this year, Mashadani would be free and hatching plots to kill innocent people today," Mr. Boehner said. "This is a great victory for the troops, and it should remind all of us that they are fighting in the right place, at the right time, and for the right reasons. Al Qaeda made Iraq the central front in the global war on terror, which is why we must confront them there — not just for the safety and security of the Iraqis but for the American people, too."And here is an excellent point made by Adm. Smith:
"One of the greatest weapons of al Qaeda is their propaganda machine," Adm. Smith said. "He was their main propaganda machine. I think his capture has great significance inside Iraq. He was the most senior member with authority and taking him out will have impact."Just think, liberal Democrats and White Flag Republicans want to pull out just as the surge is starting to yield results...
