Bush Urged to Act Boldly ; Success of Iraq Mission May Hinge On Power Transfer
Linked as:
Summary
President Bush is trying to calm anxieties about rising casualties and spreading violence in Iraq by promising to cede political power to an interim government of Iraqis on June 30, which the president insists will put that country firmly on a path to democracy.
In a speech tonight, Bush will lay out details of the transfer at a time when his approval ratings are at the lowest level of his presidency and less than six months before he faces the verdict of American voters on a second term.See the full content of this document
Extract
Bush Urged to Act Boldly ; Success of Iraq Mission May Hinge On Power Transfer
Of all the difficulties that plague the Bush administration's efforts in Iraq, experts say the biggest one is how to turn over political power to Iraqis without plunging their country into chaos.
Some experts say Bush needs to act boldly, perhaps incr...See the full content of this document
Sponsored links
