Bush's Speech

President Bush spoke tonight to a sometimes fickle American populace that often suffers amnesia, and is certainly embroiled in the concept of instant gratification.

Citing insurgent failures to: prevent transfer of Iraqi sovereignty; force allied withdrawal; incite civil war; prevent elections; stop Iraqi government formation; and prevent security forces recruitment, Bush vowed to "complete the mission".

Acknowledging that much work needs to be done in Iraq, Bush said the task "demands the perserverance of our citizens".

This was a good speech urging public support of the Iraq policy spoken to a forgetful public that needs to be reminded what the War on Terror is all about.