Bush Suggests War on Terror Cannot Be Won

[KBlagburn]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040831/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_bush&cid=694&ncid=716



NASHUA, N.H. - President Bush (news - web sites) ignited a Democratic inferno of criticism on Monday by suggesting the war on terrorism could not be won, forcing his aides to scramble to defend his remarks just as he had hoped to bask in convention accolades.

Bush sought to emphasize the economy — New Hampshire's appears to be on a rebound — but his comments on terrorism dominated national attention.


In an interview on NBC-TV's "Today" show, Bush vowed to stay the course in the war on terror, saying perseverance in the battle would make the world safer for future generations. But he suggested an all-out victory against terrorism might not be possible.


Asked "Can we win?" Bush said, "I don't think you can win it. But I think you can create conditions so that the — those who use terror as a tool are less acceptable in parts of the world."

[Odd Little Man]

1. Maybe

they were telling the truth about having nothing to do with that "Mission Accomplished" banner.

[VolcanoJen]

2. Dupe... locking

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