Posted on Mar 21, 2023

Ret. Gen. David Petraeus: Iraq War is a 'massive cautionary tale' 20 years later

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Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes speaks with retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, who helped lead American troops into Baghdad 20 years ago Monday.

Ret. Gen. David Petraeus: Iraq War is a 'massive cautionary tale' 20 years later

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SSgt Richard Kensinger

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I understand that Congress is attempting to take back their constitutional duty to consider war declaration.
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CSM Vern Pratt

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As well they should. The constitution founders meant for each seat of government to be a check on any one of the three having too much authority. Delegating to the executive branch authority belonging to the legislature has proven a failure IMHO.

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Ret. Gen. David Petraeus: Iraq War is a 'massive cautionary tale' 20 years later

Ret. Gen. David Petraeus: Iraq War is a 'massive cautionary tale' 20 years later

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