"Five years after 9-11, Democrats offer nothing but criticism, and obstruction and endless second guessing," Bush said. He said the Democratic Party _ the party of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry Truman _ has become the "party of cut-and-run."
If Democrats really believe the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq has made America less safe, then they should make that case to the American people, Bush said.
"Saddam Hussein's regime was a serious threat," Bush said, adding that had he not been removed from power, the former Iraqi leader would still be killing innocent people, pursuing weapons of mass destruction and firing at U.S. pilots.
"Americans, Iraqis and the world are safer because Saddam is not in power."
The National Intelligence Estimate, first leaked to newspapers last weekend, has given both political parties new ammunition leading up to the elections, which will determine whether Republicans retain control of Congress. |
