Taking a principled and consistent stance over Iraq has attracted much criticism from our detractors and opponents.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Let me just say, I think there's a reasonable criticism to be made of the Obama administration on the way that it left Iraq.
That does not mean that we must forego just and fair criticism, or refrain from opposition to policies which are debatable or which do not command our approval.
Our opponent and many in Congress criticized our decision to end the Iraq war.
Criticism can be devastating. When push comes to shove, we are all very sensitive.
The fact that Obama is getting criticism from the left and the right might reflect his understanding of the underlying political dynamics.
I don't judge a regime by the damning criticism of the opposition, but by the ingenuous praise of the partisan.
The last eight years have created a lot of deep-seated hostility. People take political decisions very personally, and today there is a constant, ongoing attack, with one side or the other being maligned.
People can voice their different points of view. We are also a country where there will be criticism.
Sometimes we have criticism that is very constructive.
Neutrality, as a lasting principle, is an evidence of weakness.
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