Team Infidel
Forum Spin Doctor
Media: AFP
Byline: n/a
Date: 21 October 2006
Body:
WASHINGTON, Oct 21, 2006 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush vowed Saturday
not to give in to Iraqi insurgents, but promised to adjust his
administration's tactics in the country to changing circumstances.
In his weekly radio address, Bush acknowledged that Ramadan has been
"rough" for both US troops and Iraqis.
But he attributed the growing violence to more active operations by US
troops as well as "a sophisticated propaganda strategy' pursued by
insurgents.
"There is one thing we will not do: We will not pull our troops off the
battlefield before the mission is complete," Bush said.
He assured the United States was "constantly adjusting" its tactics in the
face of arising difficulties.
The spike in violence has increased pressure on the Bush administration to
change course in Iraq, and many Republicans are concerned the apparent lack
of progress there could result in losses in the November 7 congressional
elections.
On Saturday, the president was scheduled to meet with top generals to
discuss strategy for Iraq, but the White House denied the meeting was
called in response to recent developments.
"We will continue to be flexible, and make every necessary change to
prevail in this struggle," Bush assured.
He insisted terrorists knew "they cannot defeat us in the battle, so they
conduct high-profile attacks, hoping that the images of violence will
demoralize our country and force us to retreat."
"The terrorists are trying to divide America and break our will, and we
must not allow them to succeed," he said.
Byline: n/a
Date: 21 October 2006
Body:
WASHINGTON, Oct 21, 2006 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush vowed Saturday
not to give in to Iraqi insurgents, but promised to adjust his
administration's tactics in the country to changing circumstances.
In his weekly radio address, Bush acknowledged that Ramadan has been
"rough" for both US troops and Iraqis.
But he attributed the growing violence to more active operations by US
troops as well as "a sophisticated propaganda strategy' pursued by
insurgents.
"There is one thing we will not do: We will not pull our troops off the
battlefield before the mission is complete," Bush said.
He assured the United States was "constantly adjusting" its tactics in the
face of arising difficulties.
The spike in violence has increased pressure on the Bush administration to
change course in Iraq, and many Republicans are concerned the apparent lack
of progress there could result in losses in the November 7 congressional
elections.
On Saturday, the president was scheduled to meet with top generals to
discuss strategy for Iraq, but the White House denied the meeting was
called in response to recent developments.
"We will continue to be flexible, and make every necessary change to
prevail in this struggle," Bush assured.
He insisted terrorists knew "they cannot defeat us in the battle, so they
conduct high-profile attacks, hoping that the images of violence will
demoralize our country and force us to retreat."
"The terrorists are trying to divide America and break our will, and we
must not allow them to succeed," he said.