2006-06-27 19:02:13 · 11 answers · asked by ijibeit255 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A lot of things can change in a year, the skyline in New York did.
2006-06-27 19:07:28 · answer #1 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MODERATOR: New question. How would you go about as president deciding when it was in the national interest to use U.S. force, generally?
BUSH: Well, if it's in our vital national interest, and that means whether our territory is threatened or people could be harmed, whether or not the alliances are -- our defense alliances are threatened, whether or not our friends in the Middle East are threatened. That would be a time to seriously consider the use of force. Secondly, whether or not the mission was clear. Whether or not it was a clear understanding as to what the mission would be. Thirdly, whether or not we were prepared and trained to win. Whether or not our forces were of high morale and high standing and well-equipped. And finally, whether or not there was an exit strategy. I would take the use of force very seriously. I would be guarded in my approach. I don't think we can be all things to all people in the world. I think we've got to be very careful when we commit our troops. The vice president and I have a disagreement about the use of troops. He believes in nation building. I would be very careful about using our troops as nation builders. I believe the role of the military is to fight and win war and therefore prevent war from happening in the first place. So I would take my responsibility seriously. And it starts with making sure we rebuild our military power. Morale in today's military is too low. We're having trouble meeting recruiting goals. We met the goals this year, but in the previous years we have not met recruiting goals. Some of our troops are not well-equipped. I believe we're overextended in too many places. And therefore I want to rebuild the military power. It starts with a billion dollar pay raise for the men and women who wear the uniform. A billion dollars more than the president recently signed into law. It's to make sure our troops are well-housed and well-equipped. Bonus plans to keep some of our high-skilled folks in the services and a commander in chief that sets the mission to fight and win war and prevent war from happening in the first place.
2006-06-28 04:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he did say that during the Presidential Election Debates, however that really means nothing in the reality of what happened on September 11, 2001. Or have you forgotten?
Watch this -> http://attacked911.tripod.com/
And here are quotes after September 11th by President Bush.
"With those attacks, the terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States. And war is what they got."
"We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbour them."
"The deliberate and deadly attacks which were carried out yesterday against our country were more than acts of terror. They were acts of war. "
"Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve."
"I will never relent in defending America - whatever it takes. "
"I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon."
"Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended."
"Every nation in every region now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists."
"America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people."
"After the chaos and carnage of September 11th, it is not enough to serve our enemies with legal papers."
Now you were saying?
2006-06-28 05:10:00 · answer #3 · answered by aurastin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you auristan, and the others who point out that a change in policy is needed, after 9-11.
2006-06-28 08:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by hunter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I will restore honor and integrity to the White House"
"I'm the president of all the people, not just those who voted for me"
2006-06-28 02:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a question hidden in ur liberal talking point?
2006-06-28 02:10:43 · answer #6 · answered by jack f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"If you don't believe that Iraq has weapons of mass destruction, then don't vote for me." - John Kerry
2006-06-28 02:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by Mortis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where are your sources?
2006-06-28 02:07:10 · answer #8 · answered by Alias Anarchist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what would you do?Go hide in a hole?
2006-07-03 21:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by NIU HUSKIE FAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't remember hearing that
2006-06-28 04:24:35 · answer #10 · answered by MIKE B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋