Democrats Discuss How Bush's Flawed Strategy In Iraq Has Failed To Make America More Secure

United States Senate Leader Harry Reid ^ | September 7, 2007 | United States Senate Leader Harry Reid

[mdittmar]

Press Release of Senator Reid

Washington, DC— As we approach the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Democratic Senators Robert Menendez and Bob Casey joined Matt Bennett of Third Way at a press conference today to discuss Democrats’ efforts to help make America more secure and how President Bush’s flawed strategy in Iraq is distracting us from targeting a resurgent Al Qaeda. Far from keeping Osama bin Laden on the run, as President Bush promised in 2001, he is building up his terrorist network and now plans to release a videotape ahead of next week’s anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

“When our security was compromised on 9/11, it was imperative to remove the threat and fill the security gaps,” Menendez said. “Not only is Osama bin Laden at large and back in business, but the Department of Homeland Security continues to receive failing grades. Six years after 9/11, it is urgently evident that we need smarter foreign policy abroad and a rededication to homeland security at home.”

Said Casey: “For over four years, a great deal of our military and intelligence resources have been focused on Iraq and diverted from other persistent threats and developing hot spots.  Under Democratic leadership, we have enacted the long-stalled 9/11 Commission recommendations and increased homeland security funding.  However, to protect against another terrorist attack, we must be able to effectively hunt down terrorists wherever they may be.  Having to police a civil war is drawing resources from that effort.”

“In 2001, Al Qaeda was a tumor that could have been removed,” Bennett said. “But because the President shifted U.S. attention to Iraq, Al Qaeda has metastasized into a global cancer that is now out of control.”

[plumcrazy]

Puke!

[wai-ming]

However, to protect against another terrorist attack, we must be able to effectively hunt down terrorists wherever they may be.

What if they are in Iraq, involved in what you call "civil war"?

[Stallone]

I would call these animals traitors on live television every night for a year.

If I were President.

[shankbear]

Reid just STFU you sissy asswipe. You are a bigger girl than the limp wrist in the airport bathroom.

[kinoxi]

It was so terrible I had to call my back up vomiteers. they: exploded like there was no tomorrow... because there wasn’t. They had already vomited it up the night before...

[digger48]

[jveritas]

Hey traitor Reid: Name one terrorist attack against the US since 9/11/2001.

[shankbear]

What an insult to the kid in Deliverance!!!!! Reid is smegma from a goat.

[popdonnelly]

I could care less.

[G8 Diplomat]

However, to protect against another terrorist attack, we must be able to effectively hunt down terrorists wherever they may be.

What do you think we're doing in Iraq, dumbasses? Geez! Are they blind or what?!

[BallyBill]

Skip, pop, hiss, broken record.

[rockinqsranch]

I just read this to my wife and axed her if she heard any answers. She said she heard nothin’ but Byitchen.

[G8 Diplomat]

This is taken directly from Reid's explanation of his position on defense, under the 'Issues' section on his page:

"With our nation at war, and with even more troops becoming veterans and requiring medical care, it is critical that the Congress and the President stand with America’s heroes."

Well Harry? The President is, WHERE'S CONGRESS?

[LibLieSlayer]

I want a front row seat when the USA hangs this traitor!!!

LLS

[mdittmar]

I’ll bend down a little,so you can see.

[LibLieSlayer]

I’ll bring something we can toast his death with!

LLS

[roses of sharon]

“Having been convicted of treason......to be hung by the neck until dead”.

[DakotaRed]

“In 2001, Al Qaeda was a tumor that could have been removed,” Bennett said. “But because the President shifted U.S. attention to Iraq, Al Qaeda has metastasized into a global cancer that is now out of control.”

What a moron. They must think Al Qaeda was only two or three terrorists until Bush got in office.

BDS is really affecting some minimally retarded minds in Congress.

Just what sort of people desire their own country to be defeated in a war?

[DakotaRed]

These dipsticks just don't get it. Iraq ‘IS’ The War On Terror