From the West Point speech:
" History has also issued its call to your generation. In your last year, America was attacked by a ruthless and resourceful enemy. You graduate from this Academy in a time of war, taking your place in an American military that is powerful and is honorable. Our war on terror is only begun, but in Afghanistan it was begun well. (Applause.)
"I am proud of the men and women who have fought on my orders. America is profoundly grateful for all who serve the cause of freedom, and for all who have given their lives in its defense. This nation respects and trusts our military, and we are confident in your victories to come. (Applause.)
"This war will take many turns we cannot predict. Yet I am certain of this: Wherever we carry it, the American flag will stand not only for our power, but for freedom. (Applause.) Our nation's cause has always been larger than our nation's defense. We fight, as we always fight, for a just peace -- a peace that favors human liberty. We will defend the peace against threats from terrorists and tyrants. We will preserve the peace by building good relations among the great powers. And we will extend the peace by encouraging free and open societies on every continent.
"Building this just peace is America's opportunity, and America's duty. From this day forward, it is your challenge, as well, and we will meet this challenge together. (Applause.) You will wear the uniform of a great and unique country. America has no empire to extend or utopia to establish. We wish for others only what we wish for ourselves -- safety from violence, the rewards of liberty, and the hope for a better life.
"In defending the peace, we face a threat with no precedent. Enemies in the past needed great armies and great industrial capabilities to endanger the American people and our nation. The attacks of September the 11th required a few hundred thousand dollars in the hands of a few dozen evil and deluded men. All of the chaos and suffering they caused came at much less than the cost of a single tank. The dangers have not passed. This government and the American people are on watch, we are ready, because we know the terrorists have more money and more men and more plans. "
This was a great speech. The NSS I linked above is a technical document that portrays exactly WHY preemptive techniques have to be used, and in what way and in which circumstances.
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When I defeated a big-government leftist for a local government elective position, I met with the former incumbent for lunch. I told him my intention toward him and everyone that had supported him in a bitter election battle, as well as the rest of the people in the jurisdiction was... Do no harm!
At a subsequent meeting that was of his supporters, I was fortunate enough to have a "mole" in the audience that reported him relating the contents of my quotes at the luncheon. His final comment was typical of leftist Demonicrats... "The trouble with the newly elected conservative is... HE's NOT THE DOCTOR!!!"
So as usual, it's not the message they despise... It's the fact that they fervently believe THEY should be the ONLY messengers allowed... EVER!!!
They believe President Bush is not only an illegitimate President, they believe he's an illegitimate MESSENGER!!!