U.S. Failure in Iraq Would Guarantee Another 9/11

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Barack Obama wants to fight al-Qaida in Pakistan -- after accepting defeat at the hands of al-Qaida in Iraq. His critics say that shows his inexperience. But the Illinois senator and Democratic presidential candidate is hardly alone.

A sophisticated member of what may fairly be called the Washington Foreign Policy Establishment was discussing Iraq with me. We agreed on the patterns many Americans are just now beginning to discern within the media clutter: the new American commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, is targeting al-Qaida in Iraq and making progress against that terrorist organization.

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U.S. Failure in Iraq Would Guarantee Another 9/11

But this experienced professional was willing to give the effort only two cheers. "I don't think we need to worry about al-Qaida in Iraq attacking our homeland," he said. "But as for al-Qaida currently locat...

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