Cheney Says Withdrawal Bad Policy

Vice President Dick Cheney predicted Friday that terrorist acts would increase in Afghanistan, Middle Eastern capitals and other cities around the world if the U.S. pulls out of Iraq.

He spoke in Tulsa at a fund-raiser for U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe.

Cheney said U.S. efforts to stabilize Iraq can succeed and, "We can be confident in the outcome of the struggle. We serve a cause that's right. The only way for us to lose is to quit, but that's not an option.''

Cheney criticized congressional Democrats for legislation approved by Congress Thursday that calls for the start of withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq by October 1st.

Ten protesters were cited for alleged obstruction of free passage and one person was arrested during a protest outside the Cheney appearance.

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