Bush's Failed Leadership Undermines War Effort
December 6, 2005
Washington, DC - Democratic National Committee Communications Director Karen Finney issued the following statement on Governor Dean's remarks on President Bush's failed Iraq policy:
"Here we go again, the Republicans are cherry picking Governor Dean's words just like they cherry picked the pre-war intelligence. As Governor Dean said, our troops are doing their part, serving with great courage. But, a 35-page report based on poll-driven slogans is not the way to win. We can only win if the Iraqi people are able to play a greater role in peacekeeping, and we can only win if the President gives an honest assessment of what's really happening on the ground in Iraq.
"'Staying the course' and paying for good headlines are not a strategy; it's merely a bad excuse for not having a plan. We cannot continue to have a permanent commitment to a failed strategy in Iraq. As every American knows, it's time to change course. Democrats will continue to fight for a plan that's as good as our troops, with clear benchmarks for success."
