Cheney
03 / 2003-The war: "It could last six days, six weeks. I doubt six months."I think it'll go relatively quickly, …Weeks rather than months."
Fact: Iraq war: as long as WWII on this Nov. 24th.
Cheney
05 / 2006-Q: Do you still believe the insurgency is in its final throes?
Cheney: Yes. This is a turning point for the Iraqi citizens.
Fact: More ties to Iran Shiite Prime-Minister elected.
Bush
11 / 2003 - We've reached another great turning point."
Fact: Insurgents "expanding attacks." —Gen. Abizaid
Rumsfeld
01 / 2003 - The war: "Something under $50 billion for the cost."
Fact: Now over $325 billion. Every year costs more.
Bush
12 / 2005 - "2005 will be recorded as a turning point in the history of Iraq ... and the history of freedom.They're in the last throes, if you will, of the insurgency."
Fact: After 2005, sectarian incidents up 500%. –Department Of Defense (on their website, just in case certain conservatives ask if I have proof)
2007-08-01
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