Quote by Daniel Inouye
The President's speech suggested to me that were we to follow his leadership, we will be in Iraq not for months, but for years. I also hope I am wrong on this.
Summary
This quote reflects the speaker's interpretation of the President's speech. They believe that the President's words implied that if we were to follow his guidance, the presence of the military in Iraq would persist for a long time. The speaker expresses concern about this possibility, but also acknowledges the possibility of being mistaken in their interpretation.