Collapse of the Iraqi Government

“To step back now would force a collapse of the Iraqi government. . . . Such a scenario would result in our troops being forced to stay in Iraq even longer and confront an enemy that is even more lethal. . . . If we increase our support at this crucial moment and help the Iraqis break the current cycle of violence, we can hasten the day our troops begin coming home.”
- President George Bush, in a speech calling for 21,500 more troops in Iraq
Earlier tonight, there was a big policy address from President Bush about the war in Iraq. And President Bush revealed his new strategy for that war. So, ladies and gentlemen, time to dust off that old ‘Mission Accomplished’ banner.”
- David Letterman