There is a very simple and profound reason why we as a country, the United States of America, have troops in Iraq: “We want to help the country stand on its feet.”
“Our goal in Iraq is a simple one. We want to help the country stand on its feet, provide for its own security and give its citizens a chance to vote for the government of their own choosing (something the Iraqi people have been doing with diligence and enthusiasm, I might add). When these goals are achieved, we want to fulfill one more. We want to withdraw.” Via RedState.org
