President’s Speech On Iraq: The Opposition “Struggles” To Spin-It
“Some look at the challenges in Iraq, and conclude that the war is lost, and not worth another dime or another day. I don’t believe that. Our military commanders do not believe that. Our troops in the field, who bear the burden and make the sacrifice, do not believe that America has lost. And not even the terrorists believe it. We know from their own communications that they feel a tightening noose and fear the rise of a democratic Iraq.”
— President George W. Bush, December 18, 2005
Bush Asserts U.S. Is Winning Iraq War proclaims the AP headline, characterizing the President’s primetime speech this evening.
President Bush asserted Sunday night the United States is winning the war in Iraq and issued a plea to Americans divided by doubt: “Do not give in to despair and do not give up on this fight for freedom.”
. . .Struggling to build confidence in his policy, the president held out hopes for withdrawing American forces as Iraqi troops gain strength and experience.
Struggling to build confidence? Well, so much for the AP. Maybe they’re suffering from myopia.
Read the text of the speech, watch the video, and draw your own conclusions.
We believe President Bush offered a concise, candid and thoughtful update of the status in Iraq. While Democrats continually ignore all progress, Bush addressed the success of the recent Iraqi election and the hope offered by bringing democracy to the Middle East. He acknowledged mistakes and recognized the significant challenges that remain ahead. However, he concluded that defeatism is not a policy, and that America would achieve victory. Failure is not an option.
Michelle Malkin has a round-up
PoliticalTeen has the video.
UPDATE:
Gateway Pundit notes that Bush is finally taking some credit
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