Pelosi Statement on President Bush's Comments on the War on Terrorism

[Kevin Spidel]

Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to President Bush's comments on the war on terrorism:

"Based upon his comments today, it is apparent that candor was not one of President Bush's New Year's resolutions. He spoke of Iraq and Afghanistan as 'major fronts' in the war on terrorism, but it was his war of choice in Iraq that removed the focus from Afghanistan and the real war on terror. The President's decision to divert attention and resources to Iraq has allowed the Taliban and their al Qaeda allies to continue to attack our troops.

"President Bush also failed to admit that a lack of post-war planning in Iraq has allowed the insurgents to remain a threat nearly three years after the invasion.

"We are not where we should be at the start of yet another year of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our troops and the American people would be better served if the President understood this and put forth a real plan for success."

[texpatriot2004]

1. Thank you Nancy Pelosi, you are right. nm

[xchrom]

2. ''our people'' would be better served if this admin

went crashing down in some serious scandal flames.

i'd feel better if we could get some concrete whistle blowing action on elections 00 and 04 to along with spygate, plamegate, and casinogate -- but i'll take what i can get.

[EC]

3. I do wish they would come up with another phrase

other than "war on terror" though...something that reflects the real fight....our terms, not theirs...



How about it, Madame President?

[info being]

4. Glad I gave the DCCC some money yesterday!