To soldier's shout of `Get Saddam!' Bush promises force if necessary

Associated Press ^ | 7-19-02 | RON FOURNIER, AP White House Correspondent

[Oldeconomybuyer]

FORT DRUM, N.Y. (AP) --

[Oldeconomybuyer]

	President Bush waves and returns the welcoming shout of "Hooah!" yelled by soldiers of the Army's 10th Mountain Division during a visit to Ft. Drum, N.Y., Friday, July 19, 2002. The 10th Mountain Division is a light infantry, rapid deployment force and one of the first Army units to be deployed after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) - Jul 19 4:07 PM ET
	President Bush waves as he is welcomed by soldiers of the Army's 10th Mountain Division during a visit to Ft. Drum, N.Y., Friday, July 19, 2002. . The 10th Mountain Division is a light infantry, rapid deployment force and one of the first Army units to be deployed after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) - Jul 19 3:58 PM ET

	President Bush greets soldiers of the Army's 10th Mountain Division during a visit to Ft. Drum, N.Y., Friday, July 19, 2002. The 10th Mountain Division is a light infantry, rapid deployment force and one of the first Army units to be deployed after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) - Jul 19 4:15 PM ET

	U.S. President George W. Bush waves to soldiers at Fort Drum, New York, July 19, 2002. Bush appeared before thousands of soldiers from the Army's 10th Mountain Division here to push Congress to quickly approve his proposed increase in U.S. defense spending, including a pay raise for troops. Troops from Fort Drum were among the first Army units to be deployed overseas after the attacks on September 11. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) - Jul 19 4:47 PM ET
	U.S. President George W. Bush speaks to soldiers at Fort Drum, New York, July 19, 2002. Bush appeared before thousands of soldiers from the Army's 10th Mountain Division here to push Congress to quickly approve his proposed increase in U.S. defense spending, including a pay raise for troops. Troops from Fort Drum were among the first Army units to be deployed overseas after the attacks on Sept. 11. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) - Jul 19 4:47 PM ET

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Snapping off a salute, Bush said, "I'm proud of you guys" and shook hands with the soldiers

Eight very long years if waiting, hoping...comes to reality.

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[Knurd Rebos]

And I am proud of my President!

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

Yep, we have arrived in the Promised Land.

[Wild Irish Rogue]

How can this be?? The media, especially NBC and CNN, tell us 24/7 ,that the most important issue facing our country is Harken and Halliburton!!! Doubt the media will cover any of President Bush's visit tonight.

[tall_tex]

Thanks for the post. Hooah!!

[ppaul]

It's wonderful to see our president so respected and admired by our troops - so unlike the demoralization which occured under the two most recent democRAT regimes. And, it's great to see a president who understands our fighting men, and stands behind them 100 percent.