Tuesday, September 04, 2007
The surge is working (part sept)
The Campaign for Working Families tells us the truth about what's happenin' in Iraq:
"The president irritated Big Media and his political opposition yesterday when he flew to Iraq and met with U.S. troops in Al-Anbar province, once written off by critics of the war as 'lost.' Anbar province is a vast Sunni territory where, until recently, Al Qaeda had flourished.
"Now, Sunni tribal leaders are cooperating with American forces, and Al Qaeda is in retreat. U.S. troops greeted the president with incredible enthusiasm and made it clear that they want to stay and finish the job. [Emphasis mine] Here are some excerpts of the president’s comments to the troops:
"'As you know, today is Labor Day back home, so I thought I'd come by to thank you for all your hard work. Every day -- every day -- you show bravery under incredibly difficult circumstances. Every day you’re doing work on the sands of Anbar that is making it safer in the streets of America. And every day the United States of America is grateful for what you’re doing. ...
"'The very people that you helped the Iraqis defeat in Anbar swore allegiance to the man that ordered the attack on the United States of America. What happens here in Anbar matters to the security of the United States. And so I thank you for your sacrifice. I thank you for volunteering in the face of danger. I thank you for your courage and your bravery. Every day you are successful here in Iraq draws nearer to the day when America can begin calling you and your fellow servicemen and women home.
"'But I want to tell you ... those decisions will be based on a calm assessment by our military commanders on the conditions on the ground -- not a nervous reaction by Washington politicians to poll results in the media. In other words, when we begin to draw down troops from Iraq, it will be from a position of strength and success, not from a position of fear and failure. To do otherwise would embolden our enemies and make it more likely that they would attack us at home.
"'If we let our enemies back us out of Iraq, we will more likely face them in America. If we don’t want to hear their footsteps back home, we have to keep them on their heels over here. And that’s exactly what you’re doing, and America is safer for it.
"'In Anbar you’re doing this hard work every day. We’ve all come to say thank you. We’ve come to tell you the American people are standing with you. They’re grateful for your sacrifice. As Commander-in-Chief, I’m proud to be in your presence on this Labor Day. I ask for God’s blessings on you and your family, and may God continue to bless America.'"
"The president irritated Big Media and his political opposition yesterday when he flew to Iraq and met with U.S. troops in Al-Anbar province, once written off by critics of the war as 'lost.' Anbar province is a vast Sunni territory where, until recently, Al Qaeda had flourished.
"Now, Sunni tribal leaders are cooperating with American forces, and Al Qaeda is in retreat. U.S. troops greeted the president with incredible enthusiasm and made it clear that they want to stay and finish the job. [Emphasis mine] Here are some excerpts of the president’s comments to the troops:
"'As you know, today is Labor Day back home, so I thought I'd come by to thank you for all your hard work. Every day -- every day -- you show bravery under incredibly difficult circumstances. Every day you’re doing work on the sands of Anbar that is making it safer in the streets of America. And every day the United States of America is grateful for what you’re doing. ...
"'The very people that you helped the Iraqis defeat in Anbar swore allegiance to the man that ordered the attack on the United States of America. What happens here in Anbar matters to the security of the United States. And so I thank you for your sacrifice. I thank you for volunteering in the face of danger. I thank you for your courage and your bravery. Every day you are successful here in Iraq draws nearer to the day when America can begin calling you and your fellow servicemen and women home.
"'But I want to tell you ... those decisions will be based on a calm assessment by our military commanders on the conditions on the ground -- not a nervous reaction by Washington politicians to poll results in the media. In other words, when we begin to draw down troops from Iraq, it will be from a position of strength and success, not from a position of fear and failure. To do otherwise would embolden our enemies and make it more likely that they would attack us at home.
"'If we let our enemies back us out of Iraq, we will more likely face them in America. If we don’t want to hear their footsteps back home, we have to keep them on their heels over here. And that’s exactly what you’re doing, and America is safer for it.
"'In Anbar you’re doing this hard work every day. We’ve all come to say thank you. We’ve come to tell you the American people are standing with you. They’re grateful for your sacrifice. As Commander-in-Chief, I’m proud to be in your presence on this Labor Day. I ask for God’s blessings on you and your family, and may God continue to bless America.'"
# posted by Joltin' Django @ Tuesday, September 04, 2007 
