[MeekOneGOP]

Daschle Says U.S. War Effort Lacks 'Clear Direction'

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle, in remarks immediately assailed by Republicans, said on Thursday there seems to be "expansion without at least a clear direction" in the administration's war on terrorism.

"Before we make commitments in resources I think we need to have a clear understanding of what the direction would be," the South Dakota Democrat told reporters, reflecting a growing Democratic concern.

Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott, a Mississippi Republican, promptly replied: "How dare Senator Daschle criticize President (George W.) Bush while we are fighting our war on terrorism, especially when we have troops in the field?

"He should not be trying to divide our country while we are united," Lott said.

Daschle said the war to date has been successful and that he does not want to "second guess" the president. But he also said the administration needed to better explain where it was headed.

"I don't think the success has been overstated, but the continued success, I think, is still somewhat in doubt," Daschle
said. . . . . . .

The Senate majority leader added, "We've got to find Osama bin Laden, and we've got to find other key leaders of the al Qaeda network, or we will have failed."

"I think that it's critical that we keep the pressure on. We do the job that this country is committed to doing," Daschle said. "We're not safe until we have broken the back of al Qaeda. And we haven't done that yet."
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[Brian Allen]

Yasser Daschle

America's First Dictator!

[Brownie74]

"We've got to find Osama bin Laden, and we've got to find other key leaders of the al Qaeda network, or we will have failed."

I wouldn't go so far as to call it a failure. Look at Afghanistan today compared to what it was prior to 9/11.

The people are beginning to live normal lives since al Qaeda is not in control.

[Eva]

Good, let little Tommy go over to Afghanistan and look for Osama. He needs something to keep him busy.

Read what President Nixon had to say about the importance of foreign policy and the last Democrat administration -Nixon's Final Words

[Don Carlos]

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[Snow Bunny]

Daschle can put his opinions where the sun does not shine.Grrrrrrrr

[PhiKapMom]

Thanks for the ping! Just when I think the DemocRATS cannot get any lower, daschle opens his mouth again! Everyone needs to remember daschle when they vote this Fall and send him packing back to the minority side. Help TAKE BACK THE SENATE by visiting the site of the National Republican Senatorial Committee headed by Sen Bill Frist (R-TN) to see how you can help!

NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE (NRSC)

[PhiKapMom]

NewsDesk

Statement by Senator Bill Frist, M.D., Chairman, NRSC

February 28, 2002

Press Release: From the NRSC

The following statement was issued today by Senator Bill Frist (TN), Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC):

“I join what I know are countless other Americans disappointed by today’s statements by Senator Tom Daschle, Majority Leader of the United States Senate. I mention his position as Majority Leader because it is that leadership position which grants his words authority.

“We are in the midst of a war that will define the world our children and theirs will inherit. I ask Senator Daschle to stay vigilant in his public comments – understanding they will be pounced on with glee by our enemies as evidence of cracks in our national will to defeat them.

“I don’t believe that is Senator Daschle’s intent. He, along with every other Member of Congress, is first and foremost an American. Which is why it is so disappointing to me that he used such thoughtless and ill-timed words today. (my emphasis)

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