Situation in Iraq Worse than Vietnam

Holbrooke spoke with Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday. The former United Nations (UN) ambassador indicated that it was a huge mistake to star a war in Iraq without first bringing the situation in Afghanistan under control. He also insinuated that the administration of US President George W. Bush lacked a coherent strategy in Iraq.

About the situation in Afghanistan, Wallace asked Holbrook, "What would Kerry do differently? Is Afghanistan unfinished?"

"Without question," responded Holbrooke. "Osama bin Laden is not captured. Al Qaeda is threatening to attack by the end of the year. Afghanistan is not in good shape."

Holbrooke then talked about the deteriorating situation in Iraq. "Strategically and politically, the situation in Iraq is worse than it ever was in Vietnam," Kerry’s advisor said.

Continued Holbrooke, "While it was possible to walk along the streets in Vietnam during the war, it is not possible in Iraq. Therefore, the regional danger posed by Iraq is much greater."