The Iraq War Resolution of 2002

Abstract

Just before Congress voted in 2002 on whether to authorize the use of force in Iraq, Congressman John Dingell returned to his constituency to listen to input. I was asked to speak on behalf of the university. The audience was filled with Iraqis who supported an invasion. My position was resistant and cautious. I praised the policies of Bush and Baker during the Gulf War as a better model for decision making.