Richard Holbrooke passed away on Monday from heart surgery complications. He was a high-ranking diplomat who advised four presidents through three wars. He also had his private doubts about Afghanistan, but he never expressed them publicly.
According to The Washington Post, Holbrooke’s final words were “You’ve got to stop this war in Afghanistan.” May Congress and President Obama make that wish come true.
Armies can fight wars. But they cannot build nations. Defense-unrelated missions such as Afghanistan that put U.S. troops in harm’s way are not worth the human cost.
Inertia Wins! 