Rep. Moulton Criticized 'Failed' Policy In Iraq, Calls For More Diplomatic Supports

It's not unusual for a member of congress to criticize a president's policy on waging war — particularly here in liberal Massachusetts.

But Congressman Seth Moulton's recent criticism of President Obama's policy in Iraq is noteworthy for a couple reasons: Moulton is a Marine veteran who served four terms in Iraq, and he is blaming Obama's Iraq policy for the recent death of an Iraqi army officer, a close friend with whom Moulton served.

Rep. Seth Moulton, represents Massachusetts’ 6th District, including Essex County, Cape Ann and the North Shore. He tweets @sethmoulton.

Yesterday I lost my closest friend in the Iraqi Army to ISIS and our failed policy in Iraq. pic.twitter.com/DERLouYPmL— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) May 6, 2016

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The Boston Globe: Congressman Mourns Death Of Iraqi Officer, Close Friend

• "(T)he Islamic State remains a deadly threat there, and Iran is seeking to expand its influence, Moulton said. As such, the United States continues to have a vital role, he added."

The Boston Globe: The US Does Have A Strategy For Iraq

• "If only the answer in Iraq were as easy as churning out another report to Congress that details a political strategy. Iraq policy has suffered not because of a lack of paperwork (there have been plenty of congressional reports) but because of an unwillingness by Iraqi politicians to make tough compromises."