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National Strategy for Victory in Iraq

The President gave a speech at 9:45 this morning at the U.S. Naval Academy addressing our strategy for victory in Iraq.

Funny, haven't we been told Bush has no strategy?

Just Google It.

Part of the National Strategy outlines "8 strategic pillars" that range from the arse-kickin' to the somewhat touchy-feely.

And um, we currently appear to be on Pillar 1.

1. Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgency
2. Transition Iraq to Security Self-Reliance
3. Help Iraqis Form a National Compact for Democratic Government
4. Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services
5. Help Iraq Strengthen its Economy
6. Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law and Promote Civil Rights
7. Increase International Support for Iraq
8. Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public Isolation of the Insurgents

Bush-bashers thumbing through the plan will shortly be miffed to find it without a withdrawal timeline.

Among the more salient points:

One of those fallen heroes is a Marine Corporal named Jeff Starr, who was killed fighting the terrorists in Ramadi earlier this year. After he died, a letter was found on his laptop computer. Here's what he wrote, he said, "[I]f you're reading this, then I've died in Iraq. I don't regret going. Everybody dies, but few get to do it for something as important as freedom. It may seem confusing why we are in Iraq, it's not to me. I'm here helping these people, so they can live the way we live. Not [to] have to worry about tyrants or vicious dictators_. Others have died for my freedom, now this is my mark."

There is only one way to honor the sacrifice of Corporal Starr and his fallen comrades -- and that is to take up their mantle, carry on their fight, and complete their mission. (Applause.)

Further:

• Download your own copy of the National Strategy.
• Watch a replay of the speech at Fox News.
• Read the full text of the President's remarks.

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National Strategy for Victory in Iraq

The President gave a speech at 9:45 this morning at the U.S. Naval Academy addressing our strategy for victory in Iraq.

Funny, haven't we been told Bush has no strategy?

Just Google It.

Part of the National Strategy outlines "8 strategic pillars" that range from the arse-kickin' to the somewhat touchy-feely.

And um, we currently appear to be on Pillar 1.

1. Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgency
2. Transition Iraq to Security Self-Reliance
3. Help Iraqis Form a National Compact for Democratic Government
4. Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services
5. Help Iraq Strengthen its Economy
6. Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law and Promote Civil Rights
7. Increase International Support for Iraq
8. Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public Isolation of the Insurgents

Bush-bashers thumbing through the plan will shortly be miffed to find it without a withdrawal timeline.

Among the more salient points:

One of those fallen heroes is a Marine Corporal named Jeff Starr, who was killed fighting the terrorists in Ramadi earlier this year. After he died, a letter was found on his laptop computer. Here's what he wrote, he said, "[I]f you're reading this, then I've died in Iraq. I don't regret going. Everybody dies, but few get to do it for something as important as freedom. It may seem confusing why we are in Iraq, it's not to me. I'm here helping these people, so they can live the way we live. Not [to] have to worry about tyrants or vicious dictators_. Others have died for my freedom, now this is my mark."

There is only one way to honor the sacrifice of Corporal Starr and his fallen comrades -- and that is to take up their mantle, carry on their fight, and complete their mission. (Applause.)

Further:

• Download your own copy of the National Strategy.
• Watch a replay of the speech at Fox News.
• Read the full text of the President's remarks.