Posted on 01/10/2007 2:30:20 PM PST by STARWISE
Unswayed by anti-war passions, President Bush will send 21,500 additional U.S. troops to Iraq and build the American presence there toward its highest level to quell worsening bloodshed. The move puts Bush on a collision course with the new Democratic Congress and runs counter to advice from some senior generals.
Set to announce his decisions in a prime-time speech Wednesday night, Bush was to acknowledge making major mistakes in Iraq, primarily failing to deploy enough U.S. soldiers and demand more Iraqi troops and cooperation to confront the country's near-anarchy.
In advance of Bush's address, White House counselor Dan Bartlett said U.S. military operations have been "handcuffed by political interference by Iraqi leadership" — but now will proceed under rules allowing troops to confront Shiite militias as well as Sunni insurgents.
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The new Democratic leaders of Congress met with Bush and complained afterward that their opposition to a buildup had been ignored. "This is the third time we are going down this path. Two times this has not worked," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. "Why are they doing this now? That question remains."
Senate and House Democrats are arranging votes urging the president not to send more troops. While lacking the force of law, the measures would compel Republicans to go on record as either bucking the president or supporting an escalation.
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If members of Congress have suggestions about improvements to be made we will listen!!! (Take that Ms Pelosi)
We are fighting in Iraq for our children and our grandchildren.
(I bet his speechwriters chuckled a bit when they wrote that line.)
That'll be the day is right. He tossed a peace offering at congress and they'll kick him in the teeth. We'll see how the electorate reacts.
He really needs to speak in prime time a lot more often.
In these dangerous times, we're blessed to have selfless women and men who step forward and defend us. They understand the cause is noble and necessary. The call of freedom is the call of our times.
The families sacrifice empty chairs at the dinner table. We mourn the loss of every fallen American.
The year ahead will demand more resolve and patience . It is tempting to think we can put aside the burdens of freedom. But we've always defied the pessimists.
Given the overt strikes in Somalia, my very strong suspicion is that the whole Ethiopian invasion was a US covert operation - probably with the support of US Special Forces and air power, as well as logistical support.
That's what I heard.
Holy cow, you're quick!!! And a perfect memory to boot! ;)
I only got 30% of that quote, and a couple of posts after that to boot. :) What, do you type 100 wpm?!
Now paying tribute to soldiers and their families. "We mourn the loss of every fallen American, and we owe it to them to build a future worthy of their sacrifice..."
And now I'm way behind you, I bet. :)
Will the troops like this speech?
the troops in my house like it....Mike is talking to Jon in Iraq right this minute..
I'm reading this speech as: "You RATs might run Congress now, but I AM THE PRESIDENT!"
And I love it.
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Howlin-if you're gonna play with this one, go on and get your claws out.
I won't bank any money on the fact that any ONE of the presstitutes will even mention that beloved word - FREEDOM!
GREAT JOB MR. PRESIDENT AND GREAT TIE!
LOL - while our troops are cleaning up Baghdad, maybe they can do something about that enemy headquarters there at the Palestione Hotel.
The situation in Iraq is unacceptable to the American people – and it is unacceptable to me. Our troops in Iraq have fought bravely. They have done everything we have asked them to do. Where mistakes have been made, the responsibility rests with me."
http://www.drudgereport.com/
Bush Warning to Iran: 'I recently ordered deployment of additional carrier strike group'...
'We will interrupt the flow of support from Iran and Syria'...
Very sensible, yet forceful speech with encouragement and optimism for success.
BRAVO, Mr. President!!!!
Short sweet and to the point.
Laid it out very plainly for the regular people to understand.
Only the Libtards and DUmmies will be confused.
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