Andrew Bacevich Quotes

Rejection would be a disaster for the U.S., but ratification alone will not end our problems in Iraq. Even if the constitution is ratified, the insurgents are not going to lay down their arms.

Andrew Bacevich

• Problem
• Constitution
• Rejection
• Disaster
• Insurgent

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• Rejection would be a disaster for the U.S., but ratification alone will not end our problems in Iraq. Even if the constitution is ratified, the insurgents are not going to lay down their arms.

  

  Andrew Bacevich
  • Problem
  • Constitution
  • Rejection