President Bush conceded for the first time that there were not enough American or Iraqi troops in Baghdad to halt the capital?s descent over the past year into chaos.
With oil prices falling rapidly, a Wall Street executive was among those this morning warning lawmakers not to become complacent about the global energy picture.
The White House public relations rollout for the "new way forward" in Iraq was as aggressive as any PR campaign the administration has waged so far, according to administration insiders. The main reason is that Bush has concluded that his speech is a make-or-break moment not only for Iraq policy but for the remaining agenda of his presidency.
AP - President Bush's troop-boosting plan for Iraq was headed straight into a political gale in Congress, with Democrats, some Republicans and an increasingly organized anti-war movement arrayed against the buildup.
AP - Wearied by war, Americans paused Wednesday to listen to President Bush's plan to send 21,500 more troops to Iraq, responding with frustration, puzzlement and, in some cases, cautious hope.
AP - Iraq's prime minister has told Shiite militiamen to surrender their weapons or face an all-out assault, part of a commitment U.S. President George W. Bush outlined to bring violence under control with a more aggressive Iraqi Army and 21,500 additional American troops.
President Bush tonight unveiled his new plan for Iraq, saying: 20,000 troops to secure Baghdad, Anbar provinceTakes responsibility for mistakesWithdrawal would lead to stronger enemyDems: Escalation is not what Americans want
Democrats generally reacted with disdain and Republicans with cautious support Wednesday night after President Bush laid out his plan to increase U.S. troop strength in Iraq.