Posted on 01/10/2007 2:30:20 PM PST by STARWISE
Unswayed by anti-war passions, President Bush will send 21,500 additional U.S. troops to Iraq and build the American presence there toward its highest level to quell worsening bloodshed. The move puts Bush on a collision course with the new Democratic Congress and runs counter to advice from some senior generals.
Set to announce his decisions in a prime-time speech Wednesday night, Bush was to acknowledge making major mistakes in Iraq, primarily failing to deploy enough U.S. soldiers and demand more Iraqi troops and cooperation to confront the country's near-anarchy.
In advance of Bush's address, White House counselor Dan Bartlett said U.S. military operations have been "handcuffed by political interference by Iraqi leadership" — but now will proceed under rules allowing troops to confront Shiite militias as well as Sunni insurgents.
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The new Democratic leaders of Congress met with Bush and complained afterward that their opposition to a buildup had been ignored. "This is the third time we are going down this path. Two times this has not worked," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. "Why are they doing this now? That question remains."
Senate and House Democrats are arranging votes urging the president not to send more troops. While lacking the force of law, the measures would compel Republicans to go on record as either bucking the president or supporting an escalation.
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LOL! I just did the same. I can't listen.
I thought Kieth Ellison was to give the rebuttal?
Yes. God be with our President, now more than ever. ..as we should.
You have Brit? Fox local has Shep with Rich Lowrey and some blonde, lib chick. Shep points out the protesters in the background.
One of those "foreign fighters" the President spoke of tonight...
Might cost President Bush reelection don't you know? I detest Dick Morris with a passion!
Durbin is doing his best to deflat our troops and the Iraqis. This is disgusting.
This scenario makes sense, if we withdraw we will have a larger mess to clean up.
In the late 40's, we withdrew our troops from Korea. In 1950 North Korea invaded the South. Because of that, 34,000 American's gave their lives to win back freedom for millions of South Koreans.
They evidently got scared at what they heard from him this morning!
I thought Barack HUSSEIN Obama would be giving the Dem response.
Durbin was a waste of an egg... if you know what I mean.
What a minute Dick, you said we needed more troops before...
Abizaid said... UNTIL RECENTLY (Sheesh)
I am in awe. :) My kids are going to bed, but my husband is doing bedtime duty, and yet I thought I had a situation where I couldn't concentrate. LOL!
That's what he said. To provide safety to our allies. This followed the announcement of the carrier.
Dr O took one look at Turbin.... CLICK -- TV is off.
I hate him and his party.
That eliminates all RATs and most Republicans.
CAN YOU BELIEVE WHAT DURBIN IS DOING TO THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF RIGHT NOW??????
Dirtbin is a steaming turd....
Go Head Durbin .. SAY IT ..
YOU WANT THE MILITARY TO RETREAT
WHAT!!! The democrats oppose this plan, so the Senator says... Well what the hell do they want! Weren't they just pushing for more troops before the November election!!!
Ugh... I'm so frustrated. I think that my Commander-in-Chief is on the right direction and I salute him proudly!
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