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Politics : America Under Siege: The End of Innocence -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: calgal who wrote (22526)	3/29/2003 11:05:16 PM
From: calgal	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27738

Raw Data: Transcript of Bush's Radio Address Saturday, March 29, 2003 URL:http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,82555,00.html WASHINGTON — RADIO ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT TO THE NATION THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This week I welcomed Prime Minister Tony Blair to Camp David, where we discussed the progress being made in the war to disarm Iraq, end the dictatorship, and liberate the Iraqi people. Thanks to our fighting forces, the regime that once terrorized all of Iraq now controls a small portion of that country. American and coalition troops have continued a steady advance, and are now less than 50 miles from Baghdad. In recent days, we have cleared mines from the water and taken control of a key port city, to allow humanitarian aid to begin flowing into the country. We have secured more than 600 oil wells and have begun putting out the few oil well fires set by the enemy. Our efforts to protect the wealth that belongs to the Iraqi people are paying off. And we have prevented the dictator from launching missiles from key sites in western Iraq. We are now fighting the most desperate units of the dictator's army. The fighting is fierce and we do not know its duration, yet we know the outcome of this battle: The Iraqi regime will be disarmed and removed from power. Iraq will be free. In the last week the world has seen firsthand the cruel nature of a dying regime. In areas still under its control, the regime continues its rule by terror. Prisoners of war have been brutalized and executed. Iraqis who refuse to fight for the regime are being murdered. An Iraqi woman was hanged for waving at coalition troops. Some in the Iraqi military have pretended to surrender, then opened fire on coalition forces that showed them mercy. Given the nature of this regime, we expect such war crimes, but we will not excuse them. War criminals will be hunted relentlessly and judged severely. In the last week, the world has also seen the nature of the young men and women who fight on our behalf. They are showing kindness and respect to the Iraqi people. They are going to extraordinary lengths to spare the lives of the innocent. Our forces are delivering food and water to grateful Iraqi citizens in Safwan and Umm Qasr. The contrast could not be greater between the honorable conduct of our liberating force and the criminal acts of the enemy. Every atrocity has confirmed the justice and urgency of our cause. Against this enemy, we will accept no outcome but complete and final victory. To meet this objective, we must give our armed services the support and resources they require. I have asked Congress for a nearly $75 billion wartime supplemental appropriations bill. This funding would provide fuel for ships, aircraft, and tanks, supplies for our troops in the theater of operations, and new high-tech munitions to replace the ones we have used in the war. The supplemental would also provide funds to assist in the reconstruction of Iraq, and to help protect the American homeland in this time of high alert. I hope the Congress will act quickly to pass this essential measure. The people who serve in the military are giving their best to this country. We have the responsibility to give them our full support as they fight for the liberty of an oppressed people, for the security of the United States, and for the peace of the world. Thank you for listening.

To: calgal who wrote (22526)	3/29/2003 11:47:32 PM
From: Richnorth	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27738

It is vital for the media to say that the support for the war is firm to help bolster confidence which is showing signs of beginning to flag now that the war is actually not going according to the initial overly optimistic hype. On CNN this afternoon, it was reported both Rumsfeld and Cheney were tricked by a Middle Eastern man into believing that as soon as US troops showed up in Iraq, the Iraqis in the cities would throw down their weapons and welcome them with open arms. They have now fired that man because they now realize he is a shady character. What a joke! It was also stated that just as in the Afghanistan War, the Coalition this time again does not have enough troops to do the job. Because there was insufficient Coalition troops in Afghanistan, two-thirds of the enemy and the prized target, Osama bin Laden, escaped. Now it turns out there are not enough Coalition fighting men in Iraq! Another bg joke, huh!

To: calgal who wrote (22526)	3/30/2003 12:27:50 PM
From: Investor Clouseau	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27738

History offers some confirmation of that. Abraham Lincoln prosecuted the bloodiest war in American history and got nowhere for more than two years. More proof that the plan all along was to siege Baghdad in order to eliminate Saddam, and his henchmen that do not show concern for the Iraqi people. Remember, a steamroller crushes the highest points above the rest, and this is what is happening now. The Iraqi Command could end the attacks if they appear on Iraqi State television and announce that they are yielding to coalition forces for the good of the Iraqi people. Otherwise, they will be crushed one at a time. To:Investor Clouseau who wrote (18074) From: Investor Clouseau Sunday, Aug 25, 2002 11:15 PM View Replies (3) \| Respond to of 22536 I would advise the enemies of Saddam, “the worm is on the hook”, and “boiler pressure is in the red, engage the steamroller”. The day of Saddam’s reckoning has arrived. The ruthless assassination of Abu Nidal has again proven that Saddam is a vicious killer with no regard for law of any type. Because the followers of Saddam have been living for so long with the constant fear of instant death at Saddam’s whim, I believe they have been afflicted with a psychological condition known as “the Stockholm syndrome”. For this reason I believe that the subordinates of Saddam who have committed crimes should be shown mercy if possible. Future communications with the Muhajadeen will be through the primary channels. God is great. IC