Bush Speech: More Delusional Denial
Bush obvious wasn't watching the news before he gave this speech on Tuesday:
Its unacceptable to us too. It happened on your watch. The generals are not to blame:
He sees progress:
After today, will you say the same thing tomorrow:
Support of our veterans has been a high priority in my administration.[...]We share with [sic] your concern about making sure our vets have good health care.
Its unacceptable to us too. It happened on your watch. The generals are not to blame:
some of our troops at Walter Reed have experienced bureaucratic delays and living conditions that are less than they deserve. It's unacceptable to me, it is unacceptable to you, it's unacceptable to our country -- and it's not going to continue. (Applause.)
He sees progress:
Yet even at this early hour, there are some encouraging signs.
After today, will you say the same thing tomorrow:
149 shi'ite pilgrims were slaughtered today. One of the worst attacks since the war started.[...]President insisted on Tuesday a new security plan in Baghdad was making gradual progress, despite the killing of nine U.S. soldiers north of the capital in two separate bomb attacks on Monday.