At West Point, Bush Defends War Policy

[unhappycamper]

At West Point, Bush Defends War Policy
December 10, 2008
Associated Press

WEST POINT, N.Y. - President George W. Bush defended his policy of pre-emptive military action Tuesday and said the United States must stay on the offensive to ensure that the American people are protected from harm.

Addressing the corps of cadets at the U.S. Military Academy, the president said that after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the U.S. saw the urgency of staying a step ahead of our enemies, a policy reflected in what is known as the Bush Doctrine. Bush said terrorism continues to pose a serious challenge, as seen in the attacks last month in Mumbai, but that the terrorists have been weakened.

"Al-Qaida's top two leaders remain at large, yet they are facing pressure so intense that the only way they can stay alive is to stay underground. The day will come - the day will come when they receive the justice they deserve," Bush said to loud applause.

Determined to shape his legacy, Bush has spoken about his record on combatting AIDS, his policy on the Middle East and what he has accomplished as commander in chief. He talked about strengthening allies against terrorism and sharing intelligence. And he talked about the military and military strategy since he took office in January 2001.

"With all the actions we've taken these past eight years, we've laid a solid foundation on which future presidents and future military leaders can build," Bush said. "America's military - America's military today is stronger, more agile and better prepared to confront threats to our people than it was eight years ago. In the years ahead, our nation must continue developing the capabilities to take the fight to our enemies across the world. We must stay on the offensive. We must be determined and we must be relentless to do our duty to protect the American people from harm.


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[ixion]

1. "stay on the offensive" means attack others so we might not be attacked

and that is entirely illogical, as are all * maxims.

[DrDan]

2. funny how junior's recollections are so different from what really happened

it is like his brain is clouded by some foreign substance.

[elleng]

3. Infuriating

when they visit this particular captive audience, and spew their lies and b.s.