President Bush address to the nation
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:07 pm
At 12:15 pm EST for the first time he will speak.
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President Bush address to the nation
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Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:12 pm
Been waiting all morning.. I WILL be watching
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:14 pm
Same here. 
Eric
Eric
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:21 pm
A short 4 minute speech but a bold statement from him to the Iraqui people.And for the US people he said that tough days are still ahead because the terrorists will continue to attack but they will be defeated.
BRAVO BUSH!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA !!
BRAVO BUSH!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA !!
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:37 pm
Pretty good speech by Bush... one of his better ones IMHO.
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:41 pm
Short, sweet, and most important.. Very Professional.. He didnt take it as time to gloat or celebrate.. He just recognized, congraduated, then warned and reminded us that things are NOT over and not to forget about the job at hand.. Outstanding job Mr. President 
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:51 pm
chadtm80 wrote:Short, sweet, and most important.. Very Professional.. He didnt take it as time to gloat or celebrate.. He just recognized, congraduated, then warned and reminded us that things are NOT over and not to forget about the job at hand.. Outstanding job Mr. President
The important thing chad was that he didn't (gloated) about the capture of Saddam. Now what the democrats have to say???
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:52 pm
There are always two sides to every story. It will be interesting to see how they respond.
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:54 pm
wx247 wrote:There are always two sides to every story. It will be interesting to see how they respond.
Two sides to what story? The only story they could possibly have is the fact that he has been captured.
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:56 pm
Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are probably going "OH NO!!" 
Eric
Eric
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:57 pm
LOL Eric!!
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 1:00 pm
And what about Howard Dean??
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 1:01 pm
I know Ceye. Just thinking about him. Wonder what platform he will use now? LOL!!
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 1:02 pm
Does anyone have a copy of the short speech he gave - i didn't get to see it...
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 1:04 pm
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Yesterday, December the 13th, at around 8:30 p.m. Baghdad time, United States military forces captured Saddam Hussein alive. He was found near a farmhouse outside the city of Tikrit, in a swift raid conducted without casualties. And now the former dictator of Iraq will face the justice he denied to millions.
The capture of this man was crucial to the rise of a free Iraq. It marks the end of the road for him, and for all who bullied and killed in his name. For the Baathist holdouts largely responsible for the current violence, there will be no return to the corrupt power and privilege they once held. For the vast majority of Iraqi citizens who wish to live as free men and women, this event brings further assurance that the torture chambers and the secret police are gone forever.
And this afternoon, I have a message for the Iraqi people: You will not have to fear the rule of Saddam Hussein ever again. All Iraqis who take the side of freedom have taken the winning side. The goals of our coalition are the same as your goals -- sovereignty for your country, dignity for your great culture, and for every Iraqi citizen, the opportunity for a better life.
In the history of Iraq, a dark and painful era is over. A hopeful day has arrived. All Iraqis can now come together and reject violence and build a new Iraq.
The success of yesterday's mission is a tribute to our men and women now serving in Iraq. The operation was based on the superb work of intelligence analysts who found the dictator's footprints in a vast country. The operation was carried out with skill and precision by a brave fighting force. Our servicemen and women and our coalition allies have faced many dangers in the hunt for members of the fallen regime, and in their effort to bring hope and freedom to the Iraqi people. Their work continues, and so do the risks. Today, on behalf of the nation, I thank the members of our Armed Forces and I congratulate them.
I also have a message for all Americans: The capture of Saddam Hussein does not mean the end of violence in Iraq. We still face terrorists who would rather go on killing the innocent than accept the rise of liberty in the heart of the Middle East. Such men are a direct threat to the American people, and they will be defeated.
We've come to this moment through patience and resolve and focused action. And that is our strategy moving forward. The war on terror is a different kind of war, waged capture by capture, cell by cell, and victory by victory. Our security is assured by our perseverance and by our sure belief in the success of liberty. And the United States of America will not relent until this war is won.
May God bless the people of Iraq, and may God bless America. Thank you.
The capture of this man was crucial to the rise of a free Iraq. It marks the end of the road for him, and for all who bullied and killed in his name. For the Baathist holdouts largely responsible for the current violence, there will be no return to the corrupt power and privilege they once held. For the vast majority of Iraqi citizens who wish to live as free men and women, this event brings further assurance that the torture chambers and the secret police are gone forever.
And this afternoon, I have a message for the Iraqi people: You will not have to fear the rule of Saddam Hussein ever again. All Iraqis who take the side of freedom have taken the winning side. The goals of our coalition are the same as your goals -- sovereignty for your country, dignity for your great culture, and for every Iraqi citizen, the opportunity for a better life.
In the history of Iraq, a dark and painful era is over. A hopeful day has arrived. All Iraqis can now come together and reject violence and build a new Iraq.
The success of yesterday's mission is a tribute to our men and women now serving in Iraq. The operation was based on the superb work of intelligence analysts who found the dictator's footprints in a vast country. The operation was carried out with skill and precision by a brave fighting force. Our servicemen and women and our coalition allies have faced many dangers in the hunt for members of the fallen regime, and in their effort to bring hope and freedom to the Iraqi people. Their work continues, and so do the risks. Today, on behalf of the nation, I thank the members of our Armed Forces and I congratulate them.
I also have a message for all Americans: The capture of Saddam Hussein does not mean the end of violence in Iraq. We still face terrorists who would rather go on killing the innocent than accept the rise of liberty in the heart of the Middle East. Such men are a direct threat to the American people, and they will be defeated.
We've come to this moment through patience and resolve and focused action. And that is our strategy moving forward. The war on terror is a different kind of war, waged capture by capture, cell by cell, and victory by victory. Our security is assured by our perseverance and by our sure belief in the success of liberty. And the United States of America will not relent until this war is won.
May God bless the people of Iraq, and may God bless America. Thank you.
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 1:11 pm
Thank you Linda. Excellent speech.
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 4:51 pm
Thank you Mr President!! :usa
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 5:36 pm
I missed it too. Great job GW!