What Bush Says
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There's a debate in Washington about Iraq, and nothing wrong with a healthy debate. There's also a debate about al Qaeda's role in Iraq. Some say that Iraq is not part of the broader war on terror. They complain when I say that the al Qaeda terrorists we face in Iraq are part of the same enemy that attacked us on September the 11th, 2001. They claim that the organization called al Qaeda in Iraq is an Iraqi phenomenon, that it's independent of Osama bin Laden and that it's not interested in attacking America.That would be news to Osama bin Laden. He's proclaimed that the "third world war is raging in Iraq." Osama bin Laden says, "The war is for you or for us to win. If we win it, it means your defeat and disgrace forever." I say that there will be a big defeat in Iraq and it will be the defeat of al Qaeda. (Applause.)
Today I will consider the arguments of those who say that al Qaeda and al Qaeda in Iraq are separate entities. I will explain why they are both part of the same terrorist network -- and why they are dangerous to our country.
What Bush Means
Posted by kerry at July 25, 2007 02:16 AMBy destabilizing the centralized government in Iraq, ignoring the populace and refusing to institute an immediate rule of law, we have guaranteed the presence of al Qaeda in the battlefront of our choosing. We have, therefore, fully justified our lingering presence and can now, unequivocally state that Iraq is the forefront on terror. Just like in "Field of Dreams" by building it, they came.
We will continue to plan and execute in the most half-assed manner possible. Thus ensuring the violence and chaos reign *just* enough terror and bloodshed to keep the Iraqis frightened and in need of us and to facilitate the perpetuation of televised fear of the region here at home.
I wanna keep fighting as long as I can through the efforts of all y'all. I need to retain my "War President" status cause it's the only thing I'm good at.