Bush On The Air: Thanks To Great Patriots
November 24, 2007, 8:32pm
President Bush dedicated his post-Thanksgiving weekly radio address to remembering patriots both past and present — the Pilgrims who discovered America and modern-day military men like Navy SEAL Michael Murphy, who died in Afghanistan in 2005 to save his fellow-countrymen.
Bush also praised emergency responders and “faith-based and community volunteers.” He ended the address with what some Americans would consider politically incorrect thanks to God. “We are grateful to the Author of Life who blessed our nation’s first days, who strengthened America in times of trial and war, and who watches over us today.”
Democrats chose retired Army Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, at one time the top U.S. commander of troops in Iraq, to speak for them this week, once again attacking the Bush administration’s policies in Iraq.
“Although we cannot withdraw precipitously from Iraq,” Sanchez said, “we must move rapidly to minimize our force presence. Shifting the primary mission of our troops away from combat will lead to a smaller U.S. military presence, and a greater obligation on the part of the Iraqis to take the lead in solving their country’s problems.”
Categories: Military, Iraq, Security, Weekly Radio Address, History
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