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Straight Talk Detour: Sen. McCain On Benchmarks, Circa January ‘07
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 09:15 PM EDT
Sen. McCain Suggested Setting Benchmarks In Iraq Which, If Not Met, Would Mean The End Of Our Mission In Iraq
In 2007, Sen. McCain Suggested Setting Benchmarks In Iraq Which, If Not Met, Would Mean The End Of Our Mission In Iraq:
In January 2007, Sen. McCain Suggested Setting Benchmarks For Success In Iraq. “Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., one of the most stalwart supporters of the war in Iraq, said Thursday that he might propose that the Iraqi government meet certain benchmarks for the United States to continue its engagement. Fellow senators and independent political scientists said McCain’s thinking reflected growing concerns within the Republican Party about the course of the war, and also might mark a turning point for the likely 2008 presidential contender, whose previous unconditional backing of the war may have hurt his prospects. McCain said Thursday that he hadn’t yet decided on precise benchmarks. ‘They’d have to be specific and they (the Iraqi government) would have to meet them.’” (Margaret Talev, “McCain Suggests Iraqi Government Meet Benchmarks,” Knight Ridder, 1/25/07; www.azstarnet.com/sn/byauthor/166271)
Sen. McCain Suggested An End To The Iraq Mission If Benchmarks Weren’t Met: “Haven’t Met The Benchmarks? Obviously, Then, We’re Not Able To Complete The Mission.” “Asked what penalty would be imposed if Iraq failed to meet his benchmarks, [McCain] said: ‘I think everybody knows the consequences. Haven’t met the benchmarks? Obviously, then, we’re not able to complete the mission. Then you have to examine your options.’” (Margaret Talev, “McCain Suggests Iraqi Government Meet Benchmarks,” Knight Ridder, 1/25/07; www.azstarnet.com/sn/byauthor/166271)