Dr. Rices record on Iraq gives me great concern. In her public statements she clearly overstated and exaggerated the intelligence concerning Iraq before the war in order to support the Presidents decision to initiate military action against Iraq. – Carl Levin
Even top caliber hospitals cannot escape medical mistakes that sometimes result in irreparable damage to patients. – Carl Levin
The intelligence failures with respect to Iraq were massive and have damaged our credibility around the world. – Carl Levin
If we have a chance of succeeding and bringing stability and democracy to Iraq, it will mean learning from our mistakes, not denying them and not ignoring them. – Carl Levin
Someday well learn the whole story of why George W. Bush brushed off that intelligence briefing of Aug. 6, 2001, Bin Laden Determined to Strike in U.S. But surely a big distraction was the major speech he was readying for delivery on Aug. 9, his first prime-time address to the nation. – Frank Rich