Biden asks Bush to sit down and talk.

[jillan]

Press Release -

October 1, 2007

The President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500

Dear Mr. President:

Several months ago, we introduced legislation calling for a political settlement in Iraq based on federalism. As you know, during consideration of the Fiscal Year 2008 Defense Authorization bill on September 26, the Senate voted 75-23 to support our proposal. This vote marked the first time in months that the Senate has passed an Iraq-related policy measure.

All sides of this debate agree that the key to stability in Iraq is political progress. The final vote tally reflects a strong bipartisan commitment to our proposal as a path to such progress. A substantial majority of our colleagues supported this idea because it provides the best path to an Iraq that is stable and stays together, not a haven for terrorists and not a threat to its neighbors.

Our proposal is straightforward. It calls for a political settlement based on the federalist principles enshrined in Iraq’s constitution and legislated by Iraq’s parliament, highlighting the importance of international support for a federal Iraq and the equitable distribution of oil revenue. Most important, it asks your administration to convene a conference for Iraqis to reach a comprehensive political settlement based on federalism. Far from calling for the break up of Iraq, as suggested by the statement from U.S. Embassy Baghdad on September 30, our proposal is the last best chance to prevent Iraq’s partition or fragmentation.

We would like to discuss our legislation with you personally, clarify any misconceptions and talk about how we might take advantage of this unique opportunity to implement a plan endorsed by a large, bipartisan majority of the Senate. We stand ready to meet with you at your earliest convenience and look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Senator Joe Biden (D-DE), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS)

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Go for it Joe! :toast:

[jgraz]

1. Somebody needs to tell Bush to sit down and shut up

When will the Democrats learn? You don't negotiate with terrorists.

[jillan]

3. That was pretty funny!

[muntrv]

2. Somebody needs to tell shrub to drop dead and take dickie with him.

[demommom]

4. Way to lead,Joe!

:patriot:

[demommom]

5. K&R

[PatSeg]

6. I'd like to be a fly on the wall during that meeting

I wonder if Bush has a nickname for Biden - I'm sure he has some choice ones he uses behind his back.

[jillan]

7. That is funny!

[PatSeg]

9. "Ah, Mr. President, Senators Biden, Brownback, and Boxer

are here." "Oh great, Bidey and the Bidenettes! Git me a whiskey and don't let Laura see ya."

[murbley40]

26. Now that is funny!!

:beer:

[Think82]

8. Ditto.

Someone should bring a tape recorder.

[PatSeg]

10. "I 'preciate you all coming and

I've been lookin' forward (he's ALWAYS looking forward) to hearin' what you all have to say (when pigs fly assholes)." Then he'll listen with fake interest, nod his head occasionally and try not to grimace or fidget too much. "Well, uh...that's very interestin' (didn't hear a word you said) and I'll consider your proposal carefully and get back to you (after I bomb Iran chuckle, snort)." Shakes Biden's hand a bit too aggressively, smiles and snorts while every expletive he knows races through his head.

[jillan]

11. I have a different vision in my head.

Of Bush wearing diapers because when Biden tells it like it is, it's gonna scare the crap outta him.

[PatSeg]

15. Bush doesn't have the good sense to be scared

Great pic!

[southerncrone]

12. It's "y'all" not you all. It's a Southern thing * stole from us.

[PatSeg]

14. Yeah I know, but sometimes Bush likes to over

enunciate his words. Very weird habit, if y'all know what I mean.

[southerncrone]

16. Like if he over-enunciates, it will sound like he knows what they mean!

:rofl:

[PatSeg]

19. Yeah and then he says

"In other words" and repeats the same damn thing!!!

I remember in a debate he said "exaggeration" with about ten syllables as if he was talking to first graders. Maybe that's the way Laura talks to him.

[gateley]

23. Another Southern thang he stole. Taking a one syllable word and making a

two syllable word:

Good Lowered it's hot out today!

[gateley]

22. It's a Southern thang. nt

[Naturyl]

13. I pity Joe. Talking to Bush? How masochistic. (nt)

[PatSeg]

17. Oh now I'm picturing the meeting

but with a Biden "voice over"!

"God damn, the guy really IS brain dead, but his mouth keeps moving."

I have to stop. I'm going to have nightmares.

[robinlynne]

18. excellent. But if the dems had held off on that 150 billion dollars they gave him today,

he might have been a little more inclined to negotiate with the dems, don't cha think?

[Eurobabe]

20. The spoiled brat only sits for Santa Claus

But at least Biden is trying. Give him a pat on the back.

gBoy King doesn't listen to anyone but the voices in his head.

[Steve_in_California]

21. Senator Biden shows real leadership in confronting Bush with the facts.

The Bush administration has been telling lies in order to stir up the Iraqis. Biden and Brownback aim to call national attention to this issue by confronting the President with facts and offering him the "opportunity" to get on the right side of this issue. Either way, Biden wins.

[gateley]

24. As well he should. nt

[murbley40]

25. K&R