Posted on 11/30/2005 3:50:59 PM PST by GretchenM
The president outlined his strategy for victory in Iraq at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He met with VFW Commander-in-Chief Jim Mueller and Secretary of Vetrens Affairs Jim Nicholson in the Oval.
Laura Bush gave the media a tour of the holiday decor at the White House.
Welcome to Sanity Island!
QUOTE: "To achieve victory over such enemies, we are pursuing a comprehensive strategy in Iraq. Americans should have a clear understanding of ... how we look at the war, how we see the enemy, how we define victory, and what we're doing to achieve it. So today, we're releasing a document called the "National Strategy for Victory in Iraq." This is an unclassified version of the strategy we've been pursuing in Iraq ... I urge all Americans to read it." Click here to read it.
"Victory in Iraq" (and its cost)
President Bush pauses as he reads a letter at the U.S. Naval Academy, written by a Marine before he was killed in Iraq
Dose goin' up.
Pls wait to post or repost photos
till the All Clear.
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hi
Here is overview information on President Bush's strategy to win the war in Iraq.
Table of Contents
November 30, 2005
National Strategy for Victory in Iraq
Executive Summary
PART I
Strategic Overview
Victory in Iraq Defined
Victory in Iraq is a Vital U.S. Interest
The Benefits of Victory in Iraq
The Consequences of Failure
Our Enemies and Their Goals
The Strategy of Our Enemies
Our Strategy for Victory is Clear
A. The Political Track (Isolate, Engage, Build)
B. The Security Track (Clear, Hold, Build)
C. The Economic Track (Restore, Reform, Build)
This Strategy is Integrated, and its Elements are Mutually Reinforcing
Victory Will Take Time
Why Our Strategy Is (and Must Be) Conditions-Based
Our Strategy Tracks and Measures Progress
PART II
Strategy in Detail
The Political Track in Detail
The Security Track in Detail
The Economic Track in detail
Organization for Victory
God bless President Bush. I'm so grateful for him.
President Bush departs with Rumsfeld for a trip to Maryland to speak at the United States Naval Academy. The White House issued a 35-page plan Wednesday titled 'Our National Strategy for Victory in Iraq.'
President Bush is introduced by Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele during a campaign event for Steele's bid for the U.S. Senate in Baltimore, Md.
Bush reaches out to Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where he spoke on the War on Terror. The President thanked the Midshipmen for volunteering to serve and told them America is grateful for their devotion to duty.
At the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. President Bush said, 'As the Iraqi forces grow more capable, they are increasingly taking the lead in the fight against the terrorists.' 
WOO HOO!
Again, pausing while reading the Marine's letter
Finishing his speech
"Victory in Iraq will demand the continued determination and resolve of the American people," said the President.
The White House issued a 35-page plan today, titled 'Our National Strategy for Victory in Iraq.' 
New German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier walks out to meet journalists after a meeting with Rice at the State Department in Washington, November 29
Rice and new German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier shake hands after talks at the State Department in Washington. The United States acknowledged European concerns over reports of secret CIA prisons and transport flights for terror suspects, calling them 'legitimate questions' that deserve a response.
I'm fine. How are you? Thankyou for the pictures. And thank you for the link at the beginning.
The U.S. Naval Academy mascot 'Bill the Goat' poses for a photo with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, second from left, as Secretary of the Army Francis J. Harvey, right, looks-on during a Pep-Rally at the Pentagon prior to the upcoming 106th Army-Navy football game today in Washington.
Listening to Bush's speech
Gretchen, that is beautiful.
Gretchen, A WONDERFUL Dose this evening.. thank you so much! Love our man of a thousand expressions.. and although he is showing fatigue & stress & aging, he is still a handsome & strong presence.
CSPAN doesn't show a replay of the speech... anyone heard if there will be one? Is there a posting anywhere of the speech? I heard just part of it before I had to leave for bible study today.
Laura Bush walks past the official White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room as she gives the media a tour of the holiday decor at the White House today
The Christmas tree in the Blue Room of the White House Wednesday. With table centerpieces of fresh tangerines and lemon leaves, and Christmas trees decorated with real roses and lilacs, the White House is taking a fresh and natural approach to the 2005 holiday season. 
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