Changing Rationales: A Timeline of Bush Administration Quotes on Iraq

Publication Date: May 2008

Publisher: Center for American Progress

Author(s): Bryan Thomas; Rudy deLeon

Research Area: International relations

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Abstract:

We provide this timeline and anthology as a reference for debate on the current war in Iraq. After five years of combat and the expenditure of considerable American treasure, particularly the lives of her sons and daughters, it is an important exercise to recount the words and pledges that were offered during the origins of the current conflict.

The timeline and text is organized in four sections.

I. Reasons for War
II. Planning and Execution
III. Cost of War
IV. Defining Victory