Biden's response to todays veto

[jillan]

At a time when the country needs real leadership the most, President Bush continues to practice the politics of division.

There was room to work with the Democrats and Congress to give our troops the money they need and the American people the plan they expect to end the war in Iraq.

But the President slammed the door shut on cooperation and compromise.

The fact is - Democrats sent the President every dollar he requested for our troops and then some. And we sent him a plan to bring this war to a responsible end, instead of continuing it with no end in sight. That's what the American people want.



The President's veto demonstrates that he is totally out of touch with the needs of our troops, the hopes of our people and the interests of our country.


The President has repeatedly turned his back on our military. He took us to war unnecessarily without letting the weapons inspectors finish their work. He took us to war without a plan to stabilize Iraq. He took us to war without enough troops, without the right equipment for the troops we sent, or the proper care for those who came home wounded.

Now, by continuing this war indefinitely, he is sending soldiers back on third and fourth tours; extending the time they spend in Iraq; abolishing the practice of keeping them home for a year between tours; and diverting the National Guard and Reserve from critical missions here at home.

Nothing is more outrageous than the President's claim that those who criticize his conduct of the war are undermining our troops or emboldening the enemy.

That's the one mission his failed policy has accomplished.

Very well said, but I must confess I like the one caught on tape better :P

[saltpoint]

1. Agree with you on that tape comment -- although it's all very good. And

it places Bush in an increasingly untenable position.

Which is where he put himself, truth be told.

Biden is getting it done this week as I've never seen him do it before. He's direct, sure-footed, and forceful.

Or, in another way of sayin it, he's downright presidential.

[orleans]

2. yes, and here is a link to what biden said...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x25861

:evilgrin:

[jillan]

3. You think Biden has been kissing Bush's ass?

It's late - tell me you are joking.