I think it would be better if Bush did have a statement.
what can the iraqi police do at this point? looks at the DC sniper case, how many Americans were killed right here in our own country while Chief Moose was figuring out if the description of the car should be released?
I gather that Bush did have a statement, finally. Although nothing he can say will reassure anyone unless it's 'bombing will start in five minutes', and that's unlikely at this point. Esp. when we're handing the country back to Iraq in another week. That's the thing, though, the Iraqis have to police their country or ask us for help, and that won't be popular with anyone. We're in for a couple of rough months. Let's hope Kerry keeps sticking his foot in his mouth.