Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20190519:15:18:00
Of another post vietnam military debacle, the invasion and occupation of neighboring iraq, which began more than 16 years ago in march 2003, when guided bombs brought shock and awe to baghdad. u.s. forces invaded iraq and vowed to destroy their supposed weapons of mass destruction, which didn't exist. the u.s. did effect regime change. saddam hussein was removed from power and executed. the war and occupation of iraq lasted nine years, killing nearly 4,500 american service members and 180,000 iraqis, most of them civilians. it's not clear as of yet to what purpose. joining me now is paul like-...