Posted on 09/28/2005 4:45:47 PM PDT by SandRat
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2005 – Iraqi security forces are increasing in size and capability, and American forces are constantly adapting their tactics to fight the ever-changing tactics of terrorists in Iraq, President Bush said here today. After being briefed by Army Gen. John Abizaid, commander of U.S. Central Command, and Army Gen. George Casey, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, Bush spoke about the war on terror and emphasized the importance of a congressional briefing Abizaid and Casey are scheduled to give today.
"The support of Congress for our troops and our mission is important, and Americans need to know about the gains we've made in recent weeks and months," Bush said. "As members of Congress speak with Generals Abizaid and Casey, I'm confident that they'll see what I see: Our leaders, these two generals, are men of vision and determination, and it is their leadership that is helping bring victory in the war on terror."
Terrorists have a history of escalating their attacks before major political milestones, so the U.S. is preparing for more violence as Iraq's two elections approach, Bush said. Iraqi security forces are continually being trained and are taking on more responsibility for security. Iraqi units are being left in cities that U.S. troops have cleared to prevent terrorists from reentering, he said.
"As Iraqi forces show they're capable of keeping the terrorists out, they're earning the trust and confidence of the Iraqi people, which ensures the success of a free and democratic Iraq," he said.
Through joint efforts, U.S. and Iraqi troops have killed, captured or flushed out hundreds of terrorists and stemmed the flow of terrorists into Iraq through the Syrian border, Bush said, ensuring the democratic process will continue unhindered.
"The terrorists will fail," he said. "See, the Iraqis want to be free. They proved that last January when over 8 million citizens, in the face of violence and threats, voted. And the terrorists are going to fail this time."
Very good timing!
Huuaa Bush would do well to emulate what FDR did during WWII, PR wise.
It is good timing. I was just thinking about this a couple of days ago.
Very true! - And that is why the WH and RNC need to get off their lazy PR as$es and start talking up or success on a continuous basis! - Tell of our successes with some intensity behind their words -
Our soldiers are fighting and winning the GWOT 24/7! - In some of the most brutal conditions - The least the WH and RNC could do is put out 20 hours of effective PR a week!
When the Iraqis can hold the major cities and we can concentrate on closing off the Syrian and Iranian borders, then I'll relax. Until then, I'm going to remain skeptical.
Right after the government federalizes Louisiana, they need to federalize the MSM.
The MSM ain't into that.
Bill O'Reilly, is that you? :-}
"""""Huuaa Bush would do well to emulate what FDR did during WWII, PR wise."""""
All Bush needs to do, to make the war in Iraq the most popular thing since sliced bread, is change the letter in front of his title from an "R' to a 'D'.
BUMP!!
Well, that ain't going to happen. Any other suggestions?
I wish, then I would be both rich and despised.
Right now I'm just despised.
Can we all agree that when we take out Iran that we not "nation build" afterwards? Like I care what happens to another American hating country. I mean c'mon this thing has morphed beyond belief.
Ever looked at the map of Iraq to see where all the latest battles are bing fought?
Seems to me that all the LSM is interested in is the bad news. That should be easy to solve. If you don't cover / report on both sides of the story - your news organizations access is cut off.
LVM
This has always been my biggest gripe with the GOP. They should use the media to get the good word out and explain their positions. Instead, they let the media dictate the spin and interpret their motives.
Yar, and it makes me feel better about how things are going out there. Still not there yet though.
Ok. Just wanted to make sure you knew about it. Not suggesting anyone get oever confident just suggesting there are some positive indicator out there for people to look at.
I just had lunch with my Greek friend who is a rabid liberal. She blames Bush for the terrible problems of immigration in Greece saying that most of them are of Iraqui decent leaving Iraq because of the worsening conditions there. So she faults Bush for ruining both Greece and Iraq also saying that our media doesn't report how bad it is over there.
Any opinions?
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