Posted on 03/13/2006 1:37:15 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
WASHINGTON (AP) -
President Bush will launch a fresh bid Monday afternoon to persuade Americans his policies are making progress in Iraq and that sectarian violence can be stemmed before it breaks out into full-scale civil war.
In a speech at George Washington University -- the first in a series of appearances leading up to the three-year anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion -- Bush will try to put the latest bloody episodes of sectarian bloodshed in context.
Bush's speech will focus on the role of Iraqi security forces. U.S. military planners have made training Iraqi troops a primary objective. Bush and members of his administration have repeatedly said that as Iraqi forces are more able to provide for their own security, the U.S. forces will relinquish some of the burden.
Bush has acknowledged that while Iraq's security forces need more training, they performed well after the Feb. 22 mosque bombing.
Playing down predictions that Iraq is headed toward civil war, President Bush said Saturday that he's optimistic a new government will unify the nation. He denounced any moves by Iran or Syria to interfere in Iraq's effort to build a democracy.
"I'm optimistic that the leadership recognizes that sectarian violence will undermine the capacity for them to self-govern," Bush said. "I believe we'll have a unity government in place that will help move the process forward."
The United States has been pushing a political solution to Iraq's divisions over a new government. The administration hopes a unified Iraqi government will help settle sectarian feuds that Iraqi leaders fear could lead to civil war.
Hundreds of Iraqis have been killed in attacks following last month's bombing of a Shiite shrine. And in the latest AP Ipsos poll released last week, nearly four out of five Americans, including 70 percent of Republicans, believe civil war will break out in Iraq.
"Amid the daily news of car bombs and kidnappings and brutal killings, I can understand why many of our fellow citizens are now wondering if the entire mission was worth it," Bush said in his weekly radio address on Saturday. "I strongly believe our country is better off with Saddam Hussein out of power."
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It is a replay.
At least Saddam knew how to maintain control over these barbarians
Let us hope the POTUS uses carefully phrased sentences. As of lately he really does seem to have slipped. He is not comfortable before audiences that are not comprised of military. Sadly I have come to this conclusion. He has to appear radiant and confident, hit key points, that perhaps may echo positive. Lets face it he is not a slick willy. He must work at his deliveries with care.
"At least Saddam knew how to maintain control over these barbarians"
Ah. So you think we'd have been better off if we had never gone into Iraq? You think Iraq would be better off? Saddam was the barbarian, if I remember correctly.
We're there helping the Iraqis to form a democratically-based government, which apparently is pulling itself together, albeit slowly. Saddam is on trial for his life.
In the words of our President, "We are not fighting a war against Islam."
Right! He maintained control by cutting off their heads, their arms, or their legs. Wow! What a concept!
Wow. You actually sounds like you wish he was.
And We All are So Much better for that fact. I personally tend to look way past President Bush's speaking mannerism and get to the heart of his words.
Preach it. I'm shocked the number of Freepers who lash against Hollywood and then in the next breath seem to want a slick, cheap, celebrity-type in the WH.
President Bush is a good leader. Too bad so many conservatives constantly bash quality.
He had good delivery today,....another replay at 8 pm ET tonight, 5 pm PDT.
Nothing earthshaking, just doing a solid job of delivering ....
Personally, I am Ashamed, Sick-of & Disgusted with Most Holly-Wierd & Co. celebrities [Paris Hilton makes me wanna chug a quart of castor oil]
I love GW, but he is in a stall and can't seem to get the plane flying again.
He should use his last 2 years to get his federal judge candidates in and get the tax cuts he did made permanent. Plus, he has to keep up the present level of troops and support for Iraq and Afghanistan. The rest of his agenda is down the tubes.
He has to get his people to keep on top of the bureaucracy, CIA and State Dept. as fools there are tossing him problems like the ports deal which hit him like a cream pie in the face.
President Bush said on March 13, 2006
(8th paragraph before end of speech)
"Earlier this year, a newspaper published details of a new anti-IED technology that was being developed. Within five days of the publication -- using details from that article -- the enemy had posted instructions for defeating this new technology on the Internet."
Chris Plant on WMAL 630-AM (Washington D.C. 8-10p.m.) just said that this refers to a Los Angeles Times article from February 12, 2006 titled "Bomb Buster For Iraq Hits Pentagon Snag"
Could a Freeper with more experience than me check and see if this is on FR yet and is getting out on the internet?
Chris Plant says the anti IED program was in development for 10 months and was considered 90% effective against IEDs
Topics:
IED neutralizer secret given to enemy.
Reporting is getting soldiers killed.
US press is aiding enemy.
Publishing national security secrets, when does it become treason?
Funny, nothing about the speech on the news...wierd.
Google turned this up....interesting...
Leftists News Media at work~not newsworthy! he just said we were winning but it wasn't over yet.!
Three car bombs detonate in Sadr City
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Excerpt
The timing of the attacks is suspicious, coming immediately on the heels of the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 6th Iraq Army Division taking over security in Sadr City from U.S. troops. Many residents of Sadr city still look toward Moqtada al-Sadr and his Mehdi militia to provide security and the timing of the attacks certainly isn't going to bolster local opinion of the Iraqi armed forces. That might not be by accident.
Thanks. I want to find out more about this.
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