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New Iraq Strategy Will Not Yield Poll Bounce |
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Saturday, 13 January 2007 |
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(angus reid) - United States president George W. Bush addressed the nation this week, to present his new strategy for the coalition effort in Iraq. The primetime appearance marks the end of a long period of consultation and review, which included the participation of the Iraq Study Group—a bipartisan panel of experts—and countless meetings with top advisors.
Before Bush spoke directly to the nation, White House press secretary Tony Snow said it was "important to bring the public back to this war, and restore public confidence and support for the mission." The U.S. president has consistently steered clear of commenting on the outcome of polls. The surveys conducted over the past two months clearly show how the perceptions of Americans on this conflict have soured. Read More
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