Posted on 09/13/2006 3:51:27 PM PDT by HastertFan
For IMMEDIATE Release
Hyde Comments on Democratic Attack on the Presidents Foreign Policy
(WASHINGTON) - U.S. Rep. Henry J. Hyde (R-IL), Chairman of the House Committee on International Relations, released the following statement after Democratic lawmakers and former Carter and Clinton administration officials criticized President Bushs policies in the Middle East:
It strains the limit of humor to hear the foreign policy elite of the Democratic Party attempt to blame George W. Bush for enabling Iran to become a global menace. For it was a Democratic President, Jimmy Carter, who presided over the seizure of power in Tehran by Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979, with a mixture of ineptitude and admiration. And it was Carters National Security Advisor, Zbigniew Brzezinski, who oversaw this disastrous foreign policy.
Instead of the improved relations the Carter Administration predicted, the Iranians seized our diplomats, who were forced to endure 444 days of captivity. They were only released after the Carter Administration negotiated a considerable ransom, when Ronald Reagan was about to be inaugurated.
When the next Democratic Administration took office, the pattern continued. Secretary of State Albright appeared at a pro-Iranian banquet to apologize for past American behavior, proposing "better relations." But the Iranians, who declared us their mortal enemies upon seizing power, would have none of it. Indeed, as the world knows all too well, the secret Iranian nuclear program was in full force during the Clinton years, as was Iranian support for Hezbollah and al-Qaeda terrorists.
Under the Bush Administration, in contrast, the world community is now mobilized to put an end to the Iranian nuclear program, and this country is finally on record in support of the Iranian people's legitimate desire to be free. The Democrats sought an accommodation with the Iranian tyrants, while President Bush is moving to spread freedom. When it comes to foreign policy, at least the Democrats have the virtue of consistency. Unfortunately, they have been consistently wrong for as long as I can remember.
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I didn't know that part
Neither did I .. and I despise him, too!
It is amazing that there haven't been more kidnappings and hostage takings...if Jimmah did that...
Carter paid the ransom? No wonder he was angry that our hostages weren't released on his watch.
It's certainly news to me. First time I have heard about it.
Carter was a disaster as President and still is after all these years. Every-time he opens his mouth it hurts the U.S.A. Just wish he would go away. Anywhere!
Had a Dim tell me, right after the failed rescue and before the full story came out, "You know Carter just might get himself reelected". I never wanted to punch a guy so bad as I did at that moment. Even today I still don't know how I kept myself under control. Carter will, without a doubt, be known as the worst President ever. Can't believe that the news media gives him even a second of air time.
uh, dims...you...might want to put some ice on that...
Thanks for the ping.
IMO, Jimmy Carter may be a Communist.
I honestly can't remember a president who was such a resounding failure in office. He's either the most STUPID man elected or he's a mortal enemy of the republic. He's about as worthless as a bucket of warm spit.
Thanks for the ping! :-)
He was part of slick willie's administration, staying just under the radar. His nomination was pulled when it became clear he could not be confirmed. He was there dwelling in the sewer, harming our country.
Well, let's see. He was born in 1924, so he's 82; and he's finishing up his 16th term in Congress. Perhaps he's a bit tired and deserves to retire?
This is amazing stuff. Ransom to Iran? What an incredible thing to have been kept from us!
Carter's failed foreign presidency hits a new low.....
What say you??
Thanks for posting this! I just got Hyde's press release from his HIR Committee. You received this HOURS earlier!!!!
Fantastic "definition" of "neocon," as seen by the looney left.
Ransom? Did we pay to get our folk back? I thought Reagan threatened the buggers.
Notable that the two presidents who've brought the most shame, instability and insecurity to this country are the very ones now siding with our enemies and most vocally against anything W, his administration and OUR military are trying to accomplish to protect US, and bring freedom and safety to the world. They have to do that, to point the finger in any other direction than AT THEMSELVES, the filthy traitors!
I'm with ohioWfan. It's worth its own thread.
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