A reminder…

…from that Kerry fella.

Nine months ago, thirteen senators cast their votes for a one year deadline for the redeployment of most U.S. troops from Iraq. It was not a popular position…

And yet...

"Today, Democrats stand nearly united behind an exit strategy that includes the deadline needed to force the Iraqis to stand up for Iraq. A lot has changed in the last nine months…".

Every opponent of the war can doubtless find something to be dissatisfied about in the withdrawal measures being moved in the Congress. Bush's contempt for the Constitutional role of the Legislative branch makes any legislative fix problematic in any event. I think it's better now, though, to rally behind the Congressional efforts, however flawed, in recognition of the long way we've come.

Of course, we've still got a long way to go, and pressure to perfect the withdrawal plans should be sustained. We can do that, though, without condemning work that represents very real progress or the people who have done that work.