Post by Admin Tyler on Dec 6, 2005 17:24:28 GMT -5
Syria Blatantly Supports Terror according to VP Oswald
FOXNEWS.com
Appearing to speak at the Economic Club of Detroit, Vice President Edgar Oswald accused Syria of "blatantly supporting terrorism" by sponsoring a series of Al Qaeda training camps. "Most of the problems arising from Iraq can be directly attributed to foreign fighters pouring across an unsecure border. Syrian President Bashar Assad has refused to act to end the countless bombings we have witnessed over the past several years, so the President and this administration acted instead."
The pinpoint attacks against Al Qaeda forces were a stunning success, but criticism of the administration's handling of the problem has been surmounting from both sides of the political spectrum. Still though, Vice President Oswald stated that the strikes were completely justified. "We don't negotiate with terrorists who have an utter disregard for human life. President Assad has no argument which can defend his support for allowing this menace to go unchecked. Therefore I reiterate, we will continue to act in our nation's best interests."
Democrats were quick to pounce. House Minority Leader Pelosi retorted, "Once again, Republicans are rushing to war. Our national image has now been greatly tarnished, and it will take many years before we can rebuild our world image to something that can even remotely be considered respectable."
While his comments about Syria drew most of the attention of the media, Oswald continued to press for the new Guest Worker Treaty with Mexico which was to be the focus of his address. "Secretary of State Colin Powell is working tirelessly to create a modern guest worker program that will benefit both Mexico and the United States enormously. This treaty's ratification will ease back tension along a border that is becoming increasing more and more problematic as illegal immigration continues to go unchecked."
With his recent work on Capitol Hill and his recent "stump" speechs on major policy initiativies, the elder statesman is once again surging to the limelight in an effort to bring the party together and to reach out to Congressional Republicans on issues like Syria and China.
Oswald appeared in Detroit without his signature cane, which has left many pundits believing the Vice President is trying to downplay his age in setting his new tone.
FOXNEWS.com
Appearing to speak at the Economic Club of Detroit, Vice President Edgar Oswald accused Syria of "blatantly supporting terrorism" by sponsoring a series of Al Qaeda training camps. "Most of the problems arising from Iraq can be directly attributed to foreign fighters pouring across an unsecure border. Syrian President Bashar Assad has refused to act to end the countless bombings we have witnessed over the past several years, so the President and this administration acted instead."
The pinpoint attacks against Al Qaeda forces were a stunning success, but criticism of the administration's handling of the problem has been surmounting from both sides of the political spectrum. Still though, Vice President Oswald stated that the strikes were completely justified. "We don't negotiate with terrorists who have an utter disregard for human life. President Assad has no argument which can defend his support for allowing this menace to go unchecked. Therefore I reiterate, we will continue to act in our nation's best interests."
Democrats were quick to pounce. House Minority Leader Pelosi retorted, "Once again, Republicans are rushing to war. Our national image has now been greatly tarnished, and it will take many years before we can rebuild our world image to something that can even remotely be considered respectable."
While his comments about Syria drew most of the attention of the media, Oswald continued to press for the new Guest Worker Treaty with Mexico which was to be the focus of his address. "Secretary of State Colin Powell is working tirelessly to create a modern guest worker program that will benefit both Mexico and the United States enormously. This treaty's ratification will ease back tension along a border that is becoming increasing more and more problematic as illegal immigration continues to go unchecked."
With his recent work on Capitol Hill and his recent "stump" speechs on major policy initiativies, the elder statesman is once again surging to the limelight in an effort to bring the party together and to reach out to Congressional Republicans on issues like Syria and China.
Oswald appeared in Detroit without his signature cane, which has left many pundits believing the Vice President is trying to downplay his age in setting his new tone.