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We have put forth a plan to responsibly and rapidly begin a reduction of our troops in Iraq
Democrats: Bush 'failed' to provide plan Sep 13, 2007
The recent National Intelligence Estimate indicated U.S. troops are making progress, but
Iraq strategy shift 'entirely possible' Aug 26, 2007
But I am very concerned that this is not going to work
'War czar' acknowledges lack of progress Jun 07, 2007
It would be hard to determine if a missile coming out a Trident submarine is conventional or nuclear
Pentagon wants new sub missile tips May 29, 2006
No one can defeat the United States military and Democrats firmly believe that the U.S. can and must succeed
Reed: Current Iraq course a 'mistake' Dec 10, 2005
John Francis “Jack” Reed (born November 12, 1949) is the senior U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, serving since 1997. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district from 1991 to 1997.
Reed was born in Cranston, Rhode Island, to Mary Louise (née Monahan) and Joseph Anthony Reed. Reed graduated from La Salle Academy and the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1971. Following graduation, he spent several years in active duty military service. Reed was an Army Ranger and a paratrooper. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division as an Infantry Platoon leader and in the 325th Infantry Regiment as a Company Commander and later as a Battalion Staff Officer.
Reed attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, where he received a Masters of Public Policy. He returned to West Point in 1978 as an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences. He left active duty in 1979 after earning the rank of Captain. However, he remained associated with military life until 1991 as a member of the United States Army Reserve.