"According to Vice President Dick Cheney, supporters of a plan to reduce our military presence in Iraq are "undermining" our troops.

No, what undermines our troops, and the security of our nation, is the politicized gobbledygook being spouted by Mr. Cheney and his allies.

Born of hubris, betrayed by incompetence, the administration's war strategy has been a disaster — for Iraq, for America and especially for our troops.

Congress must exercise its constitutional responsibilities and decelerate American involvement in Iraq. Anything less undermines the safety, security and effectiveness of our brave men and women in uniform.

David Alexander
Powell, Ohio, March 13, 2007"