*: "My answer is, the status quo empowered radicals"

[sabra]

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060227/dcm041.html?.v=38

Remarks by President Bush at National Governors Association Meeting

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It's an interesting debate that's going to take place here in Washington, or is taking place in Washington: Do elections cause radicalism or empower radicals? My answer is, the status quo empowered radicals. This notion that somehow the Middle East was a safe place for the last 30 years -- because we didn't see, kind of, the turmoil that happens with elections meant we were safe. I just totally disagree with that, kind of the -- beneath the surface that appeared placid, the policymakers, was resentment and hatred and planning and plotting, all of which came home on September the 11th.

And I believe this country has got to be aggressive in our pursuit of democracy and liberty, based upon our firm belief that there are such things as the natural rights of men and women. After all, that's what caused our founding, that there is universality to liberty. And we shouldn't be surprised when 11 million Iraqis go to the polls and demand freedom in the face of unbelievable terrorist attacks. That shouldn't surprise America. We ought to say we recognize that spirit, and it is that spirit that's ultimately going to be able to say we've kept the peace for our children and grandchildren.

[Mythsaje]

1. Yeah, the radicalism has nothing to do with

economic policies that benefited the few at the expense of the many.

Nah. Silly thought, that.

[LisaLynne]

2. Even with people writing what he says, ...

he still clearly has NO idea what he's talking about.

[madrchsod]

3. oh my god..how did this guy get out of high school?

how did this country sink so low??