Download or read book The Iraq Lie written by Joseph M. Hoeffel and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How deceptive can Washington be - and the damage that can do. Former Congressman Joseph Hoeffel reveals how the Bush White House twisted arms and distorted intelligence to get support for war on Iraq. Hoeffel recalls how Congress failed to resist the war drums - and calls for reforms to prevent such mistakes. This first-person account comes as Iraq descends into civil war. Hoeffel brings us the real story of how war and occupation ruined Iraq, and what the US should do now, as the debate flares up anew. * First account by any Congressman to divulge the truth about the Iraq war. * Praise from Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and many other distinguished members of Congress. * The full story of how war hawks deceived the public, media and Congress; same people still pushing for US troops in Iraq again. * Most Americans want to leave Iraq alone. US intervention helped enemies and extremists, weakened allies and moderates. * Proposes a clear mandate from Congress before any major military action. * Will appeal to fans of authors like Rachel Maddow (Drift), Isikoff and Corn (Hubris), Scahill (Blackwater), and Woodward (Bush at War).