(AP) Bush's Candor on Iraq Draws Praise

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051219/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush;_ylt=Anh_zCQkZVqN1auCKvzijCSs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ--
Bush's Candor on Iraq Draws Praise

By PETE YOST, Associated Press Writer 32 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Democrats and Republicans are applauding
President Bush for acknowledging mistakes in
Iraq and taking responsibility, but critics say he still has not given Americans a realistic plan that will lead to the withdrawal of U.S. forces.

"I know that some of my decisions have led to terrible loss — and not one of those decisions has been taken lightly," Bush declared in a televised speech to the nation Sunday, his first from the Oval Office since announcing the invasion of Iraq in March 2003.

He held out the promise that when the Iraqi military gains strength and self-government moves forward, "it should require fewer American troops to accomplish our mission. I will make decisions on troop levels based on the progress we see."

The language was not specific enough for Bush's critics......

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1. Ted Kennnedy rebuttal is below

.....That drew a rebuttal from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (news, bio, voting record), D-Mass.

"It's wrong for him to silence his critics by calling them defeatists," said Kennedy. "Every American — including those that thought this war should never have been fought — understands that we have no choice for own security but to win in Iraq."

Bush should acknowledge, "as his own generals do, that the Iraq war has emboldened the terrorists and increased their ranks," Kennedy said.

Critics also said a change in direction is essential.

[NicRic]

4. to little to late !

I suppose his "candor" does little to give the dead back their lives and comfort the families of the thousands of dead American and Iraqies ,and I fear there is much more death and destruction to go ! Go away bush ,you are not good for the health of this country ,or for any country as a matter of fact ! Imagine the American enkisted woman or man in a VA hospital with both legs missing ,hearing the Presidents saying Opps ,I made some mistakes !

[bullimiami]

2. Youre fucking kidding me, right?

I hate the AP newswhores.

[leftchick]

3. I disagree with Senator Kennedy here...

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"It's wrong for him to silence his critics by calling them defeatists," said Kennedy. "Every American — including those that thought this war should never have been fought — understands that we have no choice for own security but to win in Iraq."

Bush should acknowledge, "as his own generals do, that the Iraq war has emboldened the terrorists and increased their ranks," Kennedy said.


... Hello! Here is one of a few MILLION Americans who KNOWS we can not "win" in Iraq! This response sucks!wtf does "win" mean senator??

:grr:

[LizW]

5. Could they possibly lower the bar any more for Bush????

Seriously. Applause? I have to go puke now.

[DoYouEverWonder]

6. Since Bush is suddenly being so candid

maybe he can meet with Cindy Sheehan and explain what noble cause her son died for?