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Page 1 Editorial: An American Leader
Union Leader ^ | 1/30/03 | JOSEPH W. McQUAID, Publisher

Posted on 01/30/2003 5:05:55 AM PST by kattracks



President Bush delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday night. TEXT OF SPEECH (AP)
THE ONE-WORLDERS must have been close to gagging when President of the United States George W. Bush told his countrymen and the world on Tuesday night that he will defend America, first and foremost, regardless of what others might think or do.

It should go without saying but instead it is remarkable that the President had to make clear that what we do about Saddam Hussein’s Iraq will be, ultimately, an American decision.

“All free nations have a stake in preventing sudden and catastrophic attack,” the President said. “We are asking them to join us, and many are doing so. Yet the course of this nation does not depend on the decision of others.”

Then, in what may become the signature statement of his Presidency, he vowed, “Whatever action is required, whenever action is necessary, I will defend the freedom and security of the American people.”

Those are bold words from an American leader willing to lead America. It is clear that this man understands the role of the President in perilous times and isn’t afraid to risk political capital for the greater good. Thank God for that.



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1 posted on 01/30/2003 5:05:55 AM PST by kattracks
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To: kattracks
God bless the President...
2 posted on 01/30/2003 5:19:57 AM PST by trebb
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To: kattracks
The two statements quoted in the article illustrate the differences between Bush and Clinton.

“Whatever action is required, whenever action is necessary, I will defend the freedom and security of the American people.”

Now Clinton could SAY this, it's just that no one would believe he would follow through. You can bank on Bush meaning what he says.

Yet the course of this nation does not depend on the decision of others.”

No way could Clinton bring himself to utter these words, as the America that would exert its power "unilaterally" is the America loathed by the left.

3 posted on 01/30/2003 5:51:39 AM PST by wayoverontheright
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To: wayoverontheright
It certainly is different these days with the adults back in charge in Washington.
4 posted on 01/30/2003 6:12:43 AM PST by Jim Ralls
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To: kattracks
What is amazing is the rest of world's countenance of terrorism over decades.

Until now.

The belief that Islam had a beef worthy of the killing of civilians, and the unarmed, has now been rejected by an American President.

He is the first to say that the appeasement of those who give aid and cover to terrorists is morally wrong.

I hope other nations will follow suit.

5 posted on 01/30/2003 6:34:07 AM PST by roses of sharon
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To: trebb
GBGWB
6 posted on 01/30/2003 7:58:41 AM PST by Uncle Miltie (Islamofascism sucks!)
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