Bush, Democrats: No give on Iraq

[maddezmom]

Source: Associated Press

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (news, bio, voting record), D-Nev., tried to pressure Bush to sign the legislation. "We believe he must search his soul, his conscience and find out what is the right thing for the American people," Reid said, standing outside the White House. "I believe signing this bill will do that."

"It gives the troops more than he's asked for and leaves the troops there for considerable periods of time with some goals and benchmarks that have been called for by the American people, the Iraq Study Group and many, many military," Reid said.

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (news, bio, voting record), D-Calif., said, "We came here in a spirit of hope, recognizing that this is a historic opportunity for the executive branch, the president and the Congress to work together to wind down this war, and ensure the security of our country and the stability of the region.

"We cannot give the president a blank check, but we are willing to work with him to come to an agreement," she said, adding that the lawmakers intend to pass legislation next week.

Pelosi said it was a productive meeting.



Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070418/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_iraq

[AndyA]

1. Bush is such an idiot.

He works FOR US. We have overwhelmingly made it clear that we want the war in Iraq to END. NOW.

DO IT, IDIOT. Or we'll get someone in there who will!

And we'll impeach your sorry ass to do it.

[TwilightGardener]

2. Good--still a stalemate, for now. Ratchet up that pressure!

[liberal renegade]

3. Harry

you a funny guy...

He must search his soul, his conscience and find out what is the right thing for the American people.


When Hell freezes over. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: