Iraq vet Pete Hegseth on Gen. Sanchez and the surge

Peter Hegseth points out that Gen. Sanchez portrayal of the Iraq War might have been accurate two years ago, but the picture on the ground has changed.

A people drowning in sectarian violence and warped by perpetual vengeance aren't going to immediately engage in political reconciliation. Security improvements must first dampen the violence, lower tensions and restore humanity. This is exactly what Petraeus has done, and we have finally begun providing the tangible security improvements necessary for lasting political solutions at the local and national levels.

Although many hope to convince America otherwise, the Iraq war has fundamentally changed in '07. It's not a civil war anymore. It's the people of Iraq vs. al Qaeda and Iranian proxies, with the U.S.-led Coalition helping the Iraqi people swing their sword of sovereignty.

(New York Post)

That's Hegseth's conclusion. Click the link to see how he got there.

Hat tip to Powerline.

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