Surely our inaction with respect to Syria is a poor precedent if were fighting a war on terror. – Bill Kristol
In any case, decisions on troop levels in the American system of government are not made by any general or set of generals but by the civilian leadership of the war effort. – Bill Kristol
Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism. – Bill Kristol
There will be trying times during Obamas presidency, and liberty will need staunch defenders. Can Obama reshape liberalism to be, as it was under F.D.R., a fighting faith, unapologetically patriotic and strong in the defense of liberty? That would be a service to our country. – Bill Kristol