Text of Bush-Blair news conference (If you've got the stomach for it)

[54anickel]

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apmideast_story.asp?category=1107&slug=Bush%20Text

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This day also marks a proud moral achievement for members of our coalition. We pledged to end a dangerous regime, to free the oppressed and to restore sovereignty. We have kept our word.

Fifteen months ago, Saddam's regime was an enemy of America and the civilized world. Today, Iraq's government is an ally of both.

BUSH: Fifteen months ago, Iraq was a state sponsor of terrorism. Today Iraq's leaders, with our support, are systematically fighting terrorists across their country.

Fifteen months ago, we faced the threat of a dictator with a history of using weapons of mass destruction. Today the dictator is a threat to no one from the cell he now occupies.

[tandot]

1. "Fifteen months ago, Iraq was a state sponsor of terrorism"

They just can't let it go...hammer it in:

9/11 = Iraq ... 9/11 = Iraq ... 9/11 = Iraq ... 9/11 = Iraq ...

Hey Dubya, NOBODY believes your f*cking lies anymore. Let go of those f*cking lying talking points. You'll feel better for it. REPENT!

[AndyTiedye]

2. Good Thing I Haven't Had any Breakfast

I woulda :puke:ed it up.

[Fridays Child]

3. "They can't whip our militaries. They can't whip our militaries."

"What they can do is get on your TV screens and stand in front of your TV cameras and cut somebody's head off in order to try to cause us to cringe and retreat. That's their strongest weapon."

After 3½ years, the idiot can still astound me.

[russian33]

4. It would be funny, if it wasn't so sad...

"Iraq today still has many challenges to overcome. We recognize that. But it is a world away from the tormented, exhausted and isolated country we found last year."

The nerve of this bastard...saying this with a straight face!

[LittleApple81]

5. How could BLAIR stand next to this bumbling idiot? Is he a fundie?

Is this the reason for all this crap?
The following question and answer are just amazing:

QUESTION: A question for both of you: How do you counter the impression you've created today that you couldn't hand over the burden of Iraq quickly enough and the way that it was done is proof, a symbol if you like, of a shambles?

BLAIR: That's a little bit tough there.

QUESTION: Well, let me try it again.

BUSH: Do you know that last Friday we handed over the final ministry to the Iraqi interim government? In other words, we have been making a transfer of sovereignty all along.

And actually, we've been contemplating this move for a while. But the final decision was by Prime Minister Allawi, and he thought it would strengthen his hand. And so, that's why the handover took place today as opposed to 48 hours later.

And so, not only is there full sovereignty in the hands of the government, all the ministries have been transferred, and they're up and running.

And it's - you know, I supported the decision. I mean, I thought it was the smart thing to do, primarily because the prime minister was ready for it. And it's a sign of confidence.

You know, it's a sign that we're ready to go.

And it's a proud moment, it really is, for the Iraqi people.

And frankly, I feel comfortable in making the decision because I feel comfortable about Prime Minister Allawi and President al-Yawer. These are strong people. They're gutsy, they're courageous. They're, as we say in Texas, stand-up guys, you know. They'll lead. They'll lead their people to a better day.