Hillary Blasts Bush on Fallujah Attacks

News Max ^ | 1 apr 04 | Carl Limbacher

[dts32041]

Hillary Blasts Bush on Fallujah Attacks

New York Sen. Hillary Clinton blasted the Bush administration on Thursday for sending too few troops and not enough military equipment to Iraq, saying the of lack of U.S. resources contributed to the attacks in Fallujah that killed four U.S. workers on Tuesday.

"It was heartbreaking and horrible to see the desecration of the four men who were killed in Fallujah," Clinton told Democratic Party radio host Al Franken.

Calling Fallujah "one of the epicenters of Saddam Hussein's support," Sen. Clinton said, "Clearly we have to increase our response and make it more effective."

She then reminded:

"Of course I've been saying for more than a year that we didn't send in enough troops in the beginning. I think the administration wanted to do both Afghanistan and Iraq with as few troops and as limited a commitment as possible. I think it was a mistake."

Clinton said that Bush had made a critical error by not eliminating al Qaeda before attacking Iraq.

"I believe that whether or not you agree with the action in Iraq, the timing of it diverted resources and equipment like the Predators and many of our Special Ops and intelligence personnel from Afghanistan prior to getting the job done there with respect to completely eliminating the al Qaeda presence in Afghanistan."

The former first lady also had words of praise for Bush terrorism policy critic Richard Clarke, saying he did a good job in exposing "our shortcomings as a nation."

"Mr. Clarke has, I think, come across very credibly and knowledgeably about what he saw as our shortcomings as a nation, which is a totally fair assessment because we had never been up against an enemy like this before - and what we should be doing to protect ourselves."

Mrs. Clinton noted that Clarke's complaints about the Iraq war mirrored her own, saying, "he has made a very important point about the diversion of time, attention and resources and commitment from Afghanistan, which he argues has undermined the overall war against terror."

"He has to be taken very seriously," she added.

While critical of the Bush war policy, she said her husband's administration deserved a big part of the credit for U.S. military success in Iraq.

"So much that had proved successful had been developed during the Clinton administration, tried out in Bosnia and Kosovo, and lessons learned in places like Haiti and Somalia," she told Franken. "And I'm very proud of the very positive record that the Clinton administration had in helping to prepare the military for the future."

[dts32041]

Hildebeast is dancing on the dead again.

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[McGavin999]

And this is why she will never be president.

[Azzurri]

"So much that had proved successful had been developed during the Clinton administration, tried out in Bosnia and Kosovo, and lessons learned in places like Haiti and Somalia," she told Franken. "And I'm very proud of the very positive record that the Clinton administration had in helping to prepare the military for the future."

What a despicable person. Taking the gruesome deaths of 4 Americans and making a political commercial out of it.

[sinkspur]

Well, the people of Fallujah never asked us to be there. You can't go in with guns and arms and not expect SOME sort of reaction.

They'll soon know what guns and arms are really like.

Newbie.

[commish]

Can't this Bitch just shut her damn mouth for one minute! May she rot in hell for using the dead for her own political gain. what a rotten sickening waste of flesh!

[First_Salute]

Like to get her commendation, no doubt, of her husband after Mogadishu.

[mikegi]

It's amazing how the DUmmies invade FR to celebrate when something bad happens to Americans.

[commish]

I see you're back with a new nick gussmckrack. But still spewing the same line of shiite. Oh well, start hinking of a new name as this one will be toast soon troll.

[Quix]

Lord God,

they set up worse in Africa and have still not owned up to it.

They are traitorous to the bone marrow.

PLEASE, LORD, REMOVE BILLDO AND SHRILLERY FROM THE PUBLIC STAGE AS FAST AND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND IN AS HUMILIATING A MANNER AS POSSIBLE--ON PRIME TIME CNN IF WORKABLE!

We are desperate for relief from them, Lord. Do whatever your wisdom would choose to rid us of the plague of their influence, in Jesus' Name.

[BookmanTheJanitor]

Sen. Clinton said, "Clearly we have to increase our response and make it more effective."

Like what....give em' a pardon?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Incredible. HOW their minds work...(a troll, an American hating troll)

Same line, two threads, same sick way of thinking.

[cyn]

"The former first lady also had words of praise for Bush terrorism policy critic Richard Clarke, saying he did a good job in exposing "our shortcomings as a nation."" -- from one liar to another. despicable is just the start.

[taxesareforever]

"It was heartbreaking and horrible to see the desecration of the four men who were killed in Fallujah," Clinton told Democratic Party radio host Al Franken.

Hey Hillary, fine job you and your husband did in Somalia. That's what you call doing something to be proud of? Wow, can't wait to see something you have done which you aren't proud of.

[wingster]

"Of course I've been saying for more than a year that we didn't send in enough troops in the beginning. I think the administration wanted to do both Afghanistan and Iraq with as few troops and as limited a commitment as possible. I think it was a mistake."

As if the Klintons were ever in favor of using adequate force. I suppose our efforts in Somalia were an "overwhelming response." Seems to me that was just as tragic!

Sure Hilliary! Now go cram your head back into your colon!

[Terry Mross]

Success in Somolia? Is she serious? Of course, she is. The only people listening to Franken are people who either believe every word she says or don't care if she is lying.

The Clinton team cut the defense so bad it's a wonder Bush had a standing army left to go to war with anyone. I guess firing a missile into an empty tent and blowing up an aspirin factory is her idea of success.

The liberals say we shouldn't be there. The liberals say we don't have enough troops. The liberals say we're not supporting the troops. The liberals vote to stop the funding. Where exactly do these people stand?

[Lijahsbubbe]

Hildebeast is dancing on the dead again

Couldn't think of a better way to put it.

As if that fat cow thinks of anyone but herself. She should be condemning the murderers and offering condolences to the families, and speaking of how we will prevail.

[Travis McGee]

Memo to Hellary:

SHUT YOUR FAT STUPID PIE-HOLE YOU STUPID B!+(#!!!!!!!!

[BlueAngel]

Amen!