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August 27, 2005
Is Bush Preparing Americans for Many Years of War in Iraq?
During his August 27, 2005 radio address, U.S. President George W. Bush told his listeners" Our strategy is straightforward: As Iraqis stand up, Americans will stand down. And when Iraqi forces can defend their freedom by taking more and more of the fight to the enemy, our troops will come home with the honor they have earned.
Our efforts in Iraq and the broader Middle East will require more time, more sacrifice and continued resolve. Yet people across the Middle East are choosing a future of freedom and prosperity and hope. And as they take these brave steps, Americans will continue to stand with them because we know that free and democratic nations are peaceful nations.Mr. Bush said, "By advancing the cause of liberty in the Middle East, we will bring hope to millions and security to our own citizens. And we will lay the foundation of peace for our children and grandchildren."
If Mr. Bush is waiting for these conditions to occur before the U.S. withdraws from Iraq, Americans should prepare for many years of seeing their children off to war unless an antiwar movement in the U.S. combined with the resistance or a civil war in Iraq force U.S. troops to leave.
Here is a White House transcript of Mr. Bush's August 27 radio address
Posted by Munir Umrani at August 27, 2005 09:02 PM
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