Oh what a difference a month makes.
The country, in my judgment, is tired of pure political bickering that happens in Washington, and they understand that on this important issue of war and peace, it is best for our country to work together. And I understand how difficult that is, but this report will give us all an opportunity to find common ground, for the good of the country -- not for the good of the Republican Party or the Democratic Party, but for the good of the country.
You know, the debate is interesting about this vital part of protecting the country. If you listen carefully to what the Democrats say about Iraq, you think about what they're saying about their plan for success, there isn't one. This is a major political party that has no plan for success in Iraq. As a matter of fact, their only plan is to leave before the job is done. Oh, you listen to some of them -- they say we pull out the troops now. And then they got a bunch of them saying, let's have a fixed date and we'll leave on that fixed date, regardless of whether the job is done. They've actually got a member of the House of Representatives who has recommended moving our troops 5,000 miles away on another island -- on an island. Nineteen House Democrats introduced legislation that would cut off funds for our troops in Iraq.
So they're going to tone down the "cut & run" rhetoric then?