Exit Strategy of American Troops

¶ … Exit Strategy of American Troops From Iraq Proposal for an Orderly, Organized Withdrawal of Forces non-partisan consensus has been reached amongst the American leadership, including President George H.W. Bush, wherein declarations have been publicly made declaring the present direction of American military troops in the country of Iraq is a direction which would better serve Americans and Iraqis through a change in that present course of direction.

As such, with the interests of both countries in mind, and with recognition of, and in continued support for the presently seated and democratically elected government in the country of Iraq; the following "New Direction for American Troops In Iraq," is created and offered to the non-partisan American leadership (consisting of all democratically elected and currently sitting members of the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate, and the Office of the United States President George H.W.

Bush) for consideration, debate, and, with God's Grace, passage and implementation as regards the future direction of America and American military movement in, and out of, the country of Iraq. This Summary acknowledges the following expressions of consensus: President George H.W. Bush has called for a change in the present direction of military forces in Iraq. Military leadership in Iraq has been reassigned, now under the direction of General George Casey. President George H.W.

Bush has taken proactive initial steps towards that end by accepting the resignation of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. The bid to withdrawal from Iraq to being in the year 2006, failed in the U.S. Senate with a 60-39 vote.

In lieu of the consensus expressed by American political leadership, and acknowledging that no consensus has been reached withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, or exit plan or strategy, this document proposes an exit strategy encompassing the change of course of direction, and ultimate exit of American troops from Iraq in an orderly, organized, way that is supportive of continued American support for the people and government of Iraq.

Brief History brief summary of the background and history of American troops and occupation of the Sovereign nation of Iraq by American forces commenced on March 20, 2003, beginning with a military action against the nation wherein the United States of America utilized its own arsenal of weapons of mass destruction against the country of Iraq. George W.H.

Bush, citing Iraq's potential threat to the world at large with its use of what was believed to be a hidden cache of weapons of mass destruction; cited, too, regime change, Saddam Hussein's murder and attempted annihilation of the Kurdish people, and other atrocities committed by the regime against the people of Iraq. The post bombing period was followed with an invasion of the country by 10,000 occupying American troops.

Since that invasion by American forces, Iraq's dictator, Saddam Hussein, was captured, arrested and has since been imprisoned for his crimes against humanity, the Kurds, and is currently being prosecuted under the newly established governmental courts and enforcement. It has been determined, too, that there existed no threat by the nation of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, as those weapons had been previously destroyed in accordance with United Nations mandates.

American forces continue to occupy the country of Iraq, and, to date, more than a thousand of those forces have been lost that endeavor. Recommendation It is, therefore, recommended that it would be in the best interest of the American public, the Iraqi people, and the Middle East, if America would withdraw its forces from the country of Iraq.

It is further recommended that the country of Iraq, having elected a government, should now go about the business of self-governing, without further interference or interruption by American forces or an American presence in that country. It is further recommended that American make a planned and orderly exit from that country over the next 12 months, with an initial withdrawal commencing immediately.

That the withdrawing American forces be redeployed, as has been suggested by some members of the American leadership; As proposed by certain American leadership, the redeployment of American forces can be accomplished in a fashion which is both safe for American troops, and supportive of the current Iraqi government by redeploying to other less hostile regions of the Middle East, where those troops would be available to assist the Iraqi government should it request that America do so.

The American presence in the country of Iraq has not served America in the way originally intended; that is, it has alienated America from certain European support, brought adverse attention to those nations whose support America sought and received in its invasion of the country Iraq; and it is time to repair and heal and work towards bringing about a stability in the Middle East not as an aggressor in that region, but as a peace keeping force, without further direct intervention from the United States without the consent of the United Nations.

Redeployment of American troops out of Iraq will heal its relationship with the world community, and give the world market time to assist in bringing needed supplies, commerce, and trade to Iraq. Bringing these vital and much needed services to Iraq through the world markets will prevent Americans from incurring further tax burden and indebtedness in providing them to the country. The organized and orderly withdrawal of American troops from Iraq will prevent further American casualties in that region.

It will help heal America, which is presently suffering the division that has broken the country in half, and financially, under the burden of an occupation of a foreign country with who America did not have reason to invade in the first place. Further loss of American life in the country of Iraq is not acceptable, and America's sons and daughters need to be returned home forthwith, in as safe circumstances and conditions as possible.

Orderly Wtihdrawal American troops can begin immediately withdrawing to the border nation of Kuwait, where they can be gathered and kept safe until such time as (1) they return to the United States, or, (2) they are redeployed to Kuwait to await further instructions and directions should it be necessary, and requested by the Iraqi government, that Americans send forces to help stabilize the area if that nation becomes the invasion target of its neighboring Iran.

Withdrawal of American forces can give the duly and democratically elected government of Iraq the much needed time and opportunity to become self-sustaining and self-sufficient. During the 12-month withdrawal period, American troops can continue to support and train Iraqi personnel in the skills necessary to sustain themselves in the areas of public and government support where they will be most effective.

Withdrawal from the country of Iraq will also serve to allow American forces, weakened by through the losses and financial devastation brought about by a continued presence and action in Iraq; will be able to rebuild, refinance itself and heal itself as a military body once returned home. It will also put them at the disposal of the country for legitimate peace keeping missions, as proved successful in Bosnia and other parts of the world.

Withdrawal from Iraq will allow the American people to refocus their attention on the much needed at home disasters of rebuilding vital areas of the country devastated by Hurricane Katrina, and even those events following the destruction of September 11, 2001. The American budget has exploded with the costs of an American presence in Iraq, and those funds would be better spent in America.

Withdrawal of American forces from the country of Iraq would help it regain its place as a world leader of peace, instead of a world threat as an aggressor. Withdrawal of troops should begin with those troops whose duty commenced from the latest, to the earliest date of service in that country.

If troops are going to be redeployed to areas other than the Middle East, those regions can be easily accessed without the troops, the earliest assigned troops, to America would they would be subsequently redeployed throughout Europe and other regions of the world. By June, 2007, all American forces now occupying the country of Iraq should either be returned to America, or redeployed to other duty stations in the Middle East, out of Iraq, or European deployments in accordance with DOD policies and procedures.

Conclusion In concluding this exit strategy and recommendations, it is acknowledged that the country of Iran continues to pose a threat to the nation-state of Iraq. Redeployment of American forces to neighboring, but not hostile, countries will keep American troops safe and accessible to Iraq should Iran invade that country, and Iraq requests American intervention.

It goes without saying that Iran's hostile posture continues to be of concern to America, but that posture and the threat that Iran poses can be better countered by America in forums within the United Nations, where America, upon withdrawing from Iraq, will have achieved its former role as a leader of peace in the world; and can organize those supporting nations against aggression by Iran against Iraq as a deterrent to any such acts of aggression by Iran.

American will be better equipped, militarily and monetarily, to deal with the threat of terrorism once our troops are withdrawn from the country of Iraq. It is not the goal of those political representatives, leaders, or individuals who support the withdrawal of American troops from the country of Iraq to cause further destabilization of other nations or to bring further harm to American itself.

It is, in fact, the position of this writer and others that withdrawal from the country of Iraq will serve to reduce the threat of terrorism against by the forces which now pose a threat to America's military forces presently in Iraq. It is the firm belief of this writer that withdrawal of American forces from Iraq will bring about a more expeditious peace process to that region of the world.

Finally, this writer firmly holds that it is essential for the leadership in Iraq to step up to its responsibility to their duly elected positions and roles within that nation. It is time, too, that other Middle Eastern leaders - those leaders who have successfully proven that participation in the world community and market can be both peaceful and benefit to their countries; take roles as mentors and offer service and guidance to the Iraqi leadership in bringing about a peace and stability in Iraq.

Those nations are the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia; each having an interest in economic stability in the Middle East, must now assume the role of mentoring Iraq's Muslim leadership to peace and prosperity and help it assume a place in the world community that neither poses a threat to other nations, or to itself as a sovereign nation.

The people of Iraq must be given the opportunity to avail themselves of the democratically elected government they have chosen for themselves, and must now take responsibility for their security and well being and economic and military prosperity. They must unite themselves, regardless of religious affiliation, in efforts to restore their nation to one of prosperity, and begin to assume the roles and opportunities that now exist before them, but for the presence of American troops and contractors and consultants, have yet to do.

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