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Politics : Impeach George W. Bush -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: jlallen who wrote (34979)	6/29/2005 4:23:28 PM
From: paret	Respond to of 93284

Blunt Statement on Iraq U.S. Newswire ^ House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) today issued the following statement following President Bush's speech to the troops at Fort Bragg, North Carolina: "The president's dedication to a peaceful and stable Iraq as an important step toward peace in the Middle East was evident again tonight as he thanked the troops at Fort Bragg for their service and asked them to stay the course. "We must reassure our troops that they have the unwavering support of Americans back home and maintain our commitment to the brave men and women serving in the armed forces until they accomplish their mission. As the president put it, their work is difficult and dangerous, but it is important. We cannot turn back. "The worst thing we can do now is abandon our mission in Iraq and embolden our enemies, who want nothing more than to see freedom fail in the Middle East. "Today marks the one-year anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty, and the Iraqi people are working hard to establish freedom and stability in their country. When more than 8 million Iraqis showed up at the polls to vote, they sent the message to the world that they are serious about peace, democracy and prosperity, and we cannot abandon them now."

To: jlallen who wrote (34979)	6/30/2005 12:09:01 PM
From: AuBug	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 93284

That's not what the ABC News reporter said right after the speech, she said there was a prior agreement between the soldiers and the White House staff on when to applaud, not on his entrance as they'd be standing at attention. Then they never applauded until the bush's staff standing in the back of the room starting clapping did the soldiers feel obligated to join in in a half-hearted way. Even their exit applause completely lacked enthusiasm. It must be a real dilemma to be in the military when a totally despicable incompetent president is in office, he's your commander-in-chief and you have no choice but to obey whether you respect him or not.