"First we'll run away to show how tough we are. Then we'll ignore the terrorist to show how smart we are!
This message brouoght to you by Howard Dean & The DNC!
Where we put the "Dick" in Dictator!
Posted on 06/27/2006 1:26:27 PM PDT by new yorker 77
To: National Desk, Political Reporter
Contact: Stacie Paxton or Mark Paustenbach, 202-863-8148, both of the DNC Communications Staff
WASHINGTON, June 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean delivers the Democratic Radio Address this week, where he calls on the Bush Administration to end its commitment to a failed strategy in Iraq and talks about Democratic efforts to implement an Iraq policy that's both tough and smart. Democrats agree that 2006 must be a year of significant transition in Iraq, and that the Administration must outline real benchmarks for success so that Iraqis can take control of their own security and American troops can eventually come home.
To listen to the audio, please go to http://www.democrats.org
Embargoed text of address:
Good morning. This is Governor Howard Dean.
Nearly four years into the war in Iraq, over 2500 brave American soldiers have been killed, more than 20,000 brave American soldiers have been wounded, and $2.5 billion dollars are being spent every week as sectarian violence continues. Corruption and fraud are rampant, and the overall quality of life for the Iraqi people has not improved. Religious fanatics harass women and business owners just yards from the green zone in Baghdad and renegade militia within the Iraqi army are fomenting civil war.
In the meantime, the Bush Administration has left Afghanistan exposed to a resurgence of the Taliban and Al Qaeda; and taken its eye off the ball in places like North Korea and Iran which have now become greater threats.
Those are the facts on the ground.
The bottom line is that the Republicans don't have a plan. 'Stay the course' is not a plan. Saying the problems in Iraq will be left to the next President, is not a plan. Our troops deserve better.
Democrats are determined to set a different course for our Nation, to tell the truth to the American people, to save the lives of our American soldiers and keep America safe. We want to act now rather than let political wrangling lead to more dead and wounded Americans.
We will defend America, but we will be tough and smart.
A majority of democrats have called upon the President to change course in Iraq. Democrats have also offered a plan that asks the president to responsibly redeploy our troops. We believe that we ought to focus on training, logistics, and counter- terrorism, and we can do that with a redeployment of our troops.
The phased re-deployment strategy proposed by Democrats this week calls on the President to do the following:
-- First, work with the Government of Iraq to begin a phased redeployment of United States troops from Iraq by the end of this year;
-- Second, submit a plan to Congress by the end of 2006 with estimated dates for the continued phased redeployment of United States forces from Iraq;
-- Third, we have also told the President that we demand accountability for the resources being spent in Iraq. The cost of the Iraq war will be at least one trillion dollars, enough to finance a health care program for every single American - including our veterans coming home from the war.
-- Fourth, expedite the transition of United States forces in Iraq to a limited presence and mission of training, providing logistical support, protecting United States infrastructure and personnel, and participating in targeted counterterrorism activities.
-- Finally, our plan recognizes that during and after the phased redeployment of United States forces from Iraq, the United States will need to sustain a non-military effort to actively support reconstruction, governance, and a durable political solution in Iraq.
The Iraqi leaders themselves have set a six-month goal for assuming their responsibility for security. Our proposal for the beginning of a phased redeployment by the end of this year fits the goals of Iraq's leaders very well.
We have asked Republicans of good will to come forward to support a policy that is good for America and good for our troops. And some have.
Democrats will continue to offer America a real change, a new direction for our country. We see a country in which honesty, openness and respect is restored to our government. We see an America where we are all on the same team again, working together to deal with problems American Families face, Defense, Security, Health Care, Jobs. We see an America where the Government does not question the patriotism of any American if they disagree with the President.
The parallels between the mistakes being made today in Iraq and the behavior of our government a generation ago are striking. Troops are sent to fight by an administration that refuses to listen to the advice of military leaders. The Administration decides it's ok to conceal information from the Congress and the American people. Promises like "stay the course" "Peace is at Hand" or "the insurgency is in its last throes" are made by an increasingly desperate Administration.
A majority of the American people don't believe the President is telling the truth, while the Administration and its supporters question the patriotism of veterans who disagree with them, accusing them of "cut and run".
And among the victims are brave American soldiers who are the targets of an insurgency because of failed political leadership and a lack of foresight and planning. We don't want another wall with 55,000 names of courageous Americans who were let down by their Government.
The words "cut and run" don't belong in this debate. That's a disservice to our courageous soldiers. This debate is about not making the same mistakes our Government made a generation ago.
Democrats believe it's time for a new direction in Iraq that's tough and smart, and we offer America a security strategy that's tough and smart.
This is Gov. Howard Dean proud of our troops, and proud to be part of a party offering America a new direction.
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He is an absolute disgrace.
FYI
I'm curious about something...since Mr. Dean weaseled HIS way out of Vietnam, does he have any standing to speak on that war? Or any war? And while we're at it, how many people did his hero, John Kerry (who served in Vietnam), help put ON that memorial wall?
Obviously a small part of this is tongue in cheek, but not much. After all, isn't that the Left's argument, those who didn't serve can't comment? I guess that only applies to Republicans.
No jerkwad redeployment is not an option a stable Iraq is the ONLY option. The Democrat option is a road map to a strategic defeat so obvious that I can only assume that failure is the Democrat objective.
That's about what I would expect from an America-hating, terrorist sympathizer.
More absurdity to record for upcoming election campaign ads. GOP could make a 4-hour movie containing the garbage these anti-American, anti-military slimes are putting out there.
Not an off the cuff statement either.
This was a prepared and edited speech.
And a lunatic.
Funny how the Dems are always full of solutions but they never elucidate on any details of those plans (which means they haven't gotten that far yet).
Anti-Bush rhetoric, that is all this is. Positioning for the '08 elections...(we had a good plan, but Bush didn't follow it blah blah blah).
I would like to redeploy my boot to Mr. Dean's brain.
There's a few on the Left side of the trash heap that I would like to redeploy 5000 miles away. (5000 miles into the air)
"First we'll run away to show how tough we are. Then we'll ignore the terrorist to show how smart we are!
This message brouoght to you by Howard Dean & The DNC!
Where we put the "Dick" in Dictator!
After receiving his medical deferment from the draft for a bad shoulder Dean spent the season skiing except during the summer when he worked as a cabana boy on Fire Island.
Considering that it was a Democrat that got us into the Vietnam War and a Republican that got us out....
Tough and Smart?? Two words that are completely alien to the Rats ........
Nobody could be a bigger moron than this idiot. I have to believe he must have a screw loose. Let's face it gang, the doctor needs a doctor!
no chance..he's from Vermont..and there are very
few that have one ...jeez..they elected this guy
for Governor....also to see the company he has...
he was endorsed by ...drum roll...Al Gore, when he
ran for President??????? They make a pair, do
you agre??.....Dean-Gore ticket in '08? Will have
so many laughs..will need a case of kleenex to wipe
up the excess...Jake
A bigger moron is freeper wtc911.
Look at this ass bash Hannity: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1653448/posts
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