Palin: 'War Is Hell'

12 Sep 2008

Palin: 'War Is Hell'

During an interview with Charles Gibson. Gov. Sarah Palin said that war is a terrible thing, but the fight in Iraq is the right thing to do.

"… the right thing as we are standing shoulder to shoulder with the Iraqi People. Fighting against Al Qaeda fighting against Shiite extremists and other terrorists who would seek to destroy Iraq's democracy. Who would seek to destroy America. …" at 0:02

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9 Sep 2008

Uncut: Bush's Iraq, Afghanistan Plan

Watch President George W. Bush's announcement on troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan in its entirety.

"… no longer lost to Al Qaeda. It has been reclaimed by the Iraqi People. We're seeing summer games in other parts of Iraq. Earlier this year the Iraqi Government launched a successful military operation. Against -- extremist groups. And places like Basra. In Baghdad. And now mama. Iraqi forces. Are staying …" at 5:10

"… around the northern city of Mosul. Where Al Qaeda terrorists. Seek refuge. Iraqi Army recently launched an offensive against Al Qaeda in -- Providence. All these operations. Are Iraqi led. An American forces. Play a supporting …" at 5:47

"… is returning to communities across the country. Eventual reconciliation is moving forward. Iraqi Government passed budgets. And major pieces of legislation. Diplomatic diplomats report that markets once shattered by terrorist violence. Are now open for business. Yesterday ambassador Crocker and General Petraeus. Reported to me via. This service. That they had just gone into. A market area and seen the commerce and activities. Iraqi …" at 6:24

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10 Apr 2008

Soldier Supports Shorter Tours

President George W. Bush announced Thursday that the tours of duty for American military will be reduced from 15 to 12 months, and local military families are praising the decision.

"… That we're in Wellesley fifty members of this unit have now been an Iraq ironically for just over one year they'll not be coming home early vote despite the president's directive that's because they're already there. Even so a new member of this war's walking wounded says shorter tours will help. I agree with well there I think the Iraqi people do you -- Tuesday. There are afraid to stand up. Against insurgents is no way to defend themselves shot about his legs …" at 0:00

"… some action -- and it's hard. For the decision not to support troop withdrawals at least until July the injured private understands I agree with them not drawn down the number truce keeping keeping it where …" at 0:57

"… Guard said today they now have 939 men and women serving in active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan -- Wellesley I'm Jack harper news that are …" at 1:41

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