A day after Bush visits Iraq, Hillary Clinton calls for new U.N. role

Associated Press ^ | 11-28-03 | By JIM KRANE

[Oldeconomybuyer]

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Nov 28, 2003 (AP WorldStream via COMTEX) -- A day after U.S. President George W. Bush made a surprise trip to Baghdad, U.S. senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Jack Reed flew in Friday, saying it isn't too late to bring the United Nations back to Iraq.

The senators said the administration of Iraq - a huge expense - should be spread among a wider group of nations.

"I'm a big believer that we ought to internationalize this, but it will take a big change in our administration's thinking," said Clinton, a Democrat from New York. "I don't see that it's forthcoming."

Hours after Bush's 2 1/2-hour visit to Baghdad's airport, Clinton and Reed, a Democrat from Rhode Island, spent a day meeting with military brass and troops, top officials of the occupation administration and aid workers.

Both senators cautioned that new plans to speed up the trasnfer of power to an Iraqi government is risky given the country's political and social upheaval. Reed said a "critical factor" for coalition authorities was securing the blessing of Iraq's majority Shiite Muslim community, especially Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani, who has criticized the plan.

"We're caught in a dillema, possibly of our own making," Reed said. "A quick, hasty election might bring to power a person who doesn't share the values we're trying to encourage. But the more we wait, the more it looks like an occupation."

Clinton supported a resolution granting Bush congressional authority to wage war against Iraq. At the time, she said it was "the hardest decision I've ever had to make."

"I supported the US$87 billion. I thought it was neccessary," Clinton said. "I probably would have structured it differently. But the money is flowing."

But Clinton said the main purpose of her trip was to show support for U.S. troops.

"I wanted to come to Iraq to let the troops know about the great job they're doing," she said.

Reed, who voted against authorizing war against Iraq, said his opposition has been confirmed by his visit, as well as by an earlier visit in July.

He said the Bush administration was too hasty in dismissing the U.N. search for weapons that probably would have shown that Iraq represented no imminent threat to the United States. He said the links between Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida terrorist network and Saddam also appeared to be exaggerated.

[Victor]

No comment....

[illiac]

Well, what should one think? She goes to Iraq to support our troops only to open her crevice and to show lack of support by bashing the Pres......

[AmericaUnited]

Yes, it's hard to comment while puking...

[itsahoot]

Maybe her higness can show us a UN success story.

[SwinneySwitch]

What or who is stoppin' them?

[hoot2]

"But Clinton said the main purpose of her trip was to show support for U.S. troops. "

tough to swallow; coming from "it; that loathes the military..."
did she visit with any new york troops?

[alloysteel]

The Roadrunner and the Coyote make a quaint little morality tale. The intrepid Roadrunner is being pursued by the Coyote, and at times it looks like the Coyote may finally gain the upper hand. But the elaborate plan designed to catch the Roadrunner gets ruined again, and as the Coyote is lying broken and confused in the trap of his own making, the Roadrunner goes "Beep, beep!", makes a big razzberry,and speeds away to the horizon.

The interplay between Dubya and Herself is a live-action play of the cartoon characters, with Herself playing the Coyote. Herself just got the razzbery and "Beep, beep!"

[lilylangtree]

Wonder how many soldiers in Iraq lined up to get their photograph taken with her and requested her autograph?

[prairiebreeze]

bookmarking

[76834]

A day late and a dollar short......

[stanz]

Opportunistic scheming hag with a brass pair.

[boycott]

Hillary should wear a burka while in a Muslim nation. In fact, I think it would be a good thing for her to wear one all the time.

[ladyinred]

After reading the book Legacy about the Clinton administration, I am more convinced than ever that the LAST thing we need is the UN to help in our war on terror. If Hillary really gave a darn about this, she of all people would know better. This is a political speech of course.

[pointsal]

The appropriate role for the U.N. is handling the PARKING. They UN staff has mastered that in New York.

[mtbopfuyn]

I've yet to see this visit on TV. FNC is currently showing Bush but still no Shrillary. Even had it on CNN earlier but nothing.

[mtbopfuyn]

I've yet to see this visit on TV. FNC is currently showing Bush but still no Shrillary. Even had it on CNN earlier but nothing.

[nicmarlo]

11/27/03: the more we wait, the more it looks like an occupation

3/21/03: Airstrike in Baghdad
Several large blasts detonated to the west of Baghdad tonight as reports suggested the expected night of colossal "shock and awe" bombing was beginning.

Time elapsed: 8 MONTHS.

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5/2/03: ABOARD THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN -- US President George W. Bush declared the major fighting in Iraq over...

Time elapsed: 6 MONTHS.

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Germany (Territory Under Allied Occupation, 1945-1955) Records

Time elapsed: 10 YEARS.

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"OCCUPATION": WE REPORT, YOU DECIDE.

[Cicero]

Bush has asked the UN to help out. Unfortunately they are feckless and unable to defend themselves, so even the small units in Iraq and Afghanistan are being withdrawn.

The UN, as an institution, is incapable of dealing with issues like terrorism, war, and violence. They have shown that again and again. The sole exceptions have been when, as in Korea, the UN mantle was used to "legitimize" American and allied forces. But it was nothing but a label.

[CommandoFrank]

Yawnnnn...

[nwrep]

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Like Bill's success in Haiti, perhaps ?

[gov_bean_ counter]

No comment is necessary. A picture is worth a thousands words. These pictures speak volumns.

[mewzilla]

Greeting Crusty in fatigues?! Where was their NBC gear?

[2nd Amendment]

What did they have to ply these valiant American soldiers with to get them to photo op with Hildebeast?

[P-Marlowe]

Everyone appears to be keeping their distance. I'm sure they were ordered to be cordial, but nobody seems to be eager to shake her accursed hand or to be photographed anywhere near her.

The picture of the guy with his arms behind his back is telling. He's not going to extend his hand until the last possible second.

Looks like everyone is in line to use the restroom so they can puke and wash their hands.

[gov_bean_ counter]

O.K. So Hillary confused the line to the can as her receiving line. This begs the question...

If Hillary is the next in line, do you really have to put the lid down?

[Paul Atreides]

"Moooooooo.....moooooooo.....mooooooooo......"

[sopwith]

Our soldiers being attacked by a socialist menace.
I want to puke.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Self-centered Hillary and co. claim to care, while ignoring the will of the 'UN-experienced' Iraqis.

Every reliable poll since the first reliable Zogby/AEI poll in Sept. proves that the Iraqi people want the US military in charge of stability ~ NOT the UN, DNC, or EU.

How can a sitting US Senator ~ on the Armed Services Committee, no less ~ not know this?

[Geezerette]

I also noticed that soldier with his hands behind his back. Body language is everything!!

I see she changed her blouse under Ole Crusty ... yesterday, she had on a pink one with some kind of a dark turtle-neck. Is it cold over there??

I wonder if she took a shower ... doesn't look like she washed her hair. Meeeoooowww.

g

[Arpege92]

What is it with that friggin black suit this witch continues to wear? The woman is loaded, yet she seems to have only one suit. UGH!

[ktw]

Yea, role of garbage collector.

[Defender2]

It's Way Past Time To RECALL This Witch(leader of her nine stooges) home and get her Censured for trying to undermine Our Foreign Policy and form their own. The United Nations(Ultimate Nonsense),is comprised of many Socialist Nations which continues to try to undermine this country and make U.S. just as miserable as they are!!!! Recall Her Now!!!! New York Wake Up!!!! Or have You forgotten 09/11/01!!!!

[aculeus]

The good news: Hillary looks worse than ever.

[stanz]

Still wearing Ole Crusty.

[cake_crumb]

What "greater UN role"? Running from Baghdad even faster then they did before? Standing by longer watching more innocent people die?? LOL. We've all seen what happens when the UN is in control, Mrs. Clinton: how about bringing our troops home from the atrocious war your husband "won"?

President Bush went to Iraq to boost morale. Hillary went to Afghanistan and Iraq to hurt morale (Clinton trademark, hurting morale)

[F16Fighter]

So big a splash has the satanic Sen. Hitlery (Hell) made that in all three pics, nearly EVERYONE has averted looking anywhere near her (except for those held hostage by her evil presense.)

[Recovering_Democrat]

Interesting...Hitlery thinks she still can formulate foreign policy. Give it up, o BentOne's wifey. It ain't happenin'.

[Recovering_Democrat]

"Right over here is where the troops gave a standing ovation to the Commander in Chief."

[Wild Irish Rogue]

" We're caught in a dillema, possibly of our own making," Reed said. "A quick, hasty election might bring to power a person who doesn't share the values we're trying to encourage. But the more we wait, the more it looks like an occupation."

Reed also told the world press,(within feet of our troops in harm's way) that our intelligence stinks,we don't have enough agents on the ground,etc. Can you imagine someone traveling to Nazi Germany or Japan,during WWII and announcing to the world that the intel services of the US are garbage? Typical Democrat- more concerned with the feelings of the terrorists,than the safety of the military and the US. The soldier with his hands behind his back,might be better served using them to guard his eyes and other important parts from a spontaneous rage by Hillary. She always appears very uncomfortable around men . And her facial expressions and body language make her look like a hyena slavering over a wounded water buffalo.

[SkyPilot]

But Clinton said the main purpose of her trip was a Photo Op!

[maggief]

[nightdriver]

"I wanted to come to Iraq to let the troops know about the great job they're doing," she said.

Suuuure, your Heiness.

Notice how all the soldiers are crowding around her trying to get their pictures taken with her? NOT!!

[Jeff Chandler]

Crusty black pantsuit: $135.00
Trip to Afghanistan with entourage: $150,000.00
Expression on the face of the guy to the left: PRICELESS!

[Tamzee]

President Bush went to Iraq to boost morale. Hillary went to Afghanistan and Iraq to hurt morale (Clinton trademark, hurting morale)

Yep... the bottom line.

[StriperSniper]

Maybe her higness can show us a UN success story.

That is what the leftists fear most, proving the irrelevance of their vehicle to global dominion.

[rodeo-mamma]

What did HIllary bring Reed along for?

So that he can be her mouth piece and suggest to the world that the United States looks like it is "occupying" Iraq?!

Thanks Hillary once again for doing your part to enrage all the terrorists against the United States. Not only that, but these types of comments only serve to further enrage the opposition, thereby ensuring more American Casulties.

[At _War_With_Liberals]

W should issue a statement thanking her for her helpful criticism of military operations

[maxwellp]

We've now seen President Bush a million times in Iraq on TV. Hillary - nothing. I think her reception by the troops was so bad that liberal TV won't show it.