Webb Praises Warner on Iraq

Webb Praises Warner's Willingness to Seek New Directions in Iraq

Washington, DC-Senator Jim Webb today praised Senator John Warner for calling on President Bush to begin withdrawing troops from Iraq by Christmas.

"I have a great respect for John Warner's service to our country and for his willingness to seek new directions in Iraq.  He is of the President's party and the White House should listen closely to what my senior colleague from Virginia has to say," said Webb.

Senator Webb also said that Thursday's National Intelligence Estimate reflects a chaotic state of affairs in Iraq that was predicted before the United States went to war in 2002.

"There is nothing happening in Iraq that was not only predictable but also predicted. The United States must move aggressively toward a regional diplomatic solution that will stabilize the region. This will free up our forces to fight the war against terrorism and deal with long-neglected strategic challenges in other parts of the world," said Webb.

Senator Webb will have further comments regarding Senator Warner's specific proposals in the coming days. He will discuss the situation in Iraq as well as other issues on Sunday's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos."

I'll definitely be watching "This Week."  How about you?

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