June 2005Figuring out the no-brainer—slowly“I think the American people are a lot smarter than that. They've figured this out.” – US Senator Jospeh Biden of Delaware. On President Bush reiterating a link between Al-Qaeda and Iraq in his Fort Bragg speech of 28 June. 29 June 2005.
See, it's democracy: wonderful, wonderful!“When I stood next to the new prime minister of Iraq, somebody who has had five of his relatives assassinated by Saddam…and realized that he was in power because of the democratic votes of 8 million Iraqis, then I was glad that we took the action that we did and made sure that Iraq was no longer governed by a dictatorship, but by a democracy.” – Tony Blair, British PM. When asked about the Downing Street Memo and the reasonss for invading Iraq. 29 June 2005.
The naive will believe“Sending more Americans [to Iraq] would suggest that we intend to stay forever, when we are, in fact, working for the day when Iraq can defend itself.” – George W Bush, US President. Speech at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 28 June 2005.
Standing up, standing down = staying put“Our strategy can be summed up this way—as the Iraqis stand up, we will stand down.” – George W Bush, US President. Speech at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 28 June 2005.
Car bombers may determine US future“There will be tough moments that test America's resolve. We will not allow our future to be determined by car bombers and assassins.” – George W Bush, US President. Speech at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 28 June 2005.
Tell that to a dead Iraqi“Like most Americans, I see the images of violence and bloodshed. Every picture is horrifying, and the suffering is real. It is worth it, and it is vital to the future security of our country.” – George W Bush, US President. Speech at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 28 June 2005.
Now, all together, watch freedom advance!“The terrorists can kill the innocent, but they cannot stop the advance of freedom.” – George W Bush, US President. Speech at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 28 June 2005.
Remember 9/11, Pearl Harbour, ummm, the Alamo!“The only way our enemies can succeed is if we forget the lessons of September 11, if we abandon the Iraqi people to men like [Abu Musab al-] Zarqawi.” – George W Bush, US President. Speech at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 28 June 2005.
Geneva Conventions, anyone?“We are fighting against men with blind hatred. They wear no uniform. They respect no laws of warfare or morality.” – George W Bush, US President. Speech at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 28 June 2005.
Positive thinking“I think two years will be enough, and more than enough to establish security.” – Ibrahim al-Jaafarai, Prime Minister of Iraq. At a joint press conference with Tony Blair in London. 27 June 2005.
Thinking about tranquility“Success in this effort [the occupation of Iraq] cannot be defined by domestic tranquility.” – Donald Rumsfeld, US Defence secretary. At a hearing before the Armed Forces Committee of the US Senate. 26 June 2005.
Expect no therapy!“Conservatives saw the savagery of 9/11 in the attacks and prepared for war; liberals saw the savagery of the 9/11 attacks and wanted to prepare indictments and offer therapy and understanding for our attackers.” – Karl Rove, chief political adviser to US President George W Bush. June 2005.
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