The Day of the Iraqi Liberation is Near
I just watched President Bush on C-Span via the internet since I was working late. He was clear, calm, and very coherent. His message was broken into several points.
1) The UN has failed to live up to their responsibilities, but the US and its allies will live up to their responsibilities.
2) Saddam Hussein and his sons have 48 hours to vacate Iraq or face military intervention at a time of our choosing. All foreigners, including reporters and inspectors should leave Iraq for their own safety.
3) We will liberate the Iraqi people and bring food and medicine. Most importantly, we will bring liberty and hope. The day of the Iraqi liberation is near. We will be there for the long haul.
4) The cause of peace is best served by removing terrorists and terrorist states before they can build weapons of mass destruction. A policy of waiting until these weapons are used is not prudent, but suicide. Any Iraqis who use weapons of mass destruction will be charged with war crimes.