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I am certain Osama bin Laden is happy to use the criticism of this "Republican Senator" for his al-Qaida recruiting efforts.

If Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin and the rest had been scrutinized in their efforts to forge a new republic, as have the brave leaders in Iraq, the United States of America might never have been formed. Democracy is a messy business. Tyranny is easy. Freedom is hard.

America cut and ran in Vietnam after having failed to fight a war we could have won. As a result, 58,000 brave Americans died for nothing. If Chuck Hagel has his way, American involvement in Iraq could be over in less than a year. And nearly 2,000 brave American troops will have died for nothing.

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Doug Patton is a freelance columnist who has served as a political speechwriter and policy advisor for federal, state and local candidates, elected officials and public policy organizations. His weekly column can be read in newspapers across the country and on selected Internet web sites, including www.GOPUSA.com, where he also serves as the Nebraska editor. Write him at dpatton@neonramp.com.

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Note -- The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, and/or philosophy of GOPUSA.

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