Romney Reiterates Support For War

By: Steve Schultze

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Saturday, Mar 24, 2007

"During a Milwaukee campaign appearance Friday, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney defended President Bush's troop buildup in Iraq and warned against any quick U.S. withdrawal.

"'I want to see us be successful, if at all possible, militarily' in backing a central government and military in Iraq,' said Romney, a Republican candidate for president. He spoke to about 100 people attending a fund-raiser breakfast at the University Club and also addressed reporters.

"If the U.S. were to leave now, Iraq could become bogged down in a regional conflict with other Middle East nations and political movements, he said. The U.S. should remain involved fighting in Iraq 'as long as there is a reasonable probability' of Iraq's fledgling democratic government succeeding in quelling sectarian violence, Romney said.

"He'd like to remove U.S. troops 'as soon as we possibly can,' he said. Whether the increased presence of U.S. troops helps or not should be clear in several months, Romney said."

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"Romney said he expects to be an appealing candidate, in part because of his diverse background that has included work in private business and heading the organizing committee for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City."

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