I've listened to a lot of voices; people in my administration heard a lot of voices. We weighed every option. I concluded that to step back from the fight in Baghdad would have disastrous consequences for people in America. That's the conclusion I came to. It's the conclusion members of my staff came to. It's the conclusion that a lot in the military came to.
And the reason why I say "disastrous consequences," the Iraqi government could collapse, chaos would spread, there would be a vacuum, into the vacuum would flow more extremists, more radicals, people who have stated intent to hurt our people. I believe that success in Baghdad will have success in helping us secure the homeland.
Photos of the Day
Barney watches as Miss Beazley gives a "kiss" to Kitty, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, as the White House pets pose for a Valentine's Day portrait at the White House. White House photo by Paul Morse
Well hello all. Nice to get here at the beginning. Today was such a good day for our President.
OH MY GOODNESS, that Valentine's photo of the First Pets is just beyond PRECIOUS! I have been waiting and waiting to get another toaster so I could use one of the several presidential photos I just love, but what to do NOW?
Happy Valentines Day.....thank YOU onyx.....and...that is one COOK KITTY! who can take a kiss from Miss Beazley!!!
Read some of the comments on the SMACKDOWN er...Press Conference Thread....way to go, Mr. President!
Love the doggie/cat photo and thanks for the dose
Hi, Onyx! Hi everybody! Special wishes for this Valentine's day to all on the dose!
The picture of Kitty, Miz Beazley and Barney is absolutely precious!
Awwww!!! The first pets pictures is SO cute! The Pres looks pretty darn cute too. :)
I knew you were going to post some great pictures. Great post.