President Bush condemned the beheading of an American civilian in Iraq, stating that the brutal nature of the execution reminds us of the true nature of the terrorist enemy. In his weekly radio address on Saturday, Mr. Bush said that terrorists like those who beheaded Nicholas Berg must be pursued to the point of defeat. The President also mentioned that U.S. forces will continue to work with Iraqi leaders to transfer power to a transitional government. He emphasized that the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by the U.S. military will never happen again. In response to the Democrats, presidential hopeful John Kerry praised American soldiers, stating they should only be sent to battle as a last resort. Meanwhile, results from a recent poll indicate that support for the President is declining as American dissatisfaction with the situation in Iraq increases, and among likely voters, Senator Kerry is 5 percent ahead of Mr. Bush.
President Bush: Terrorists like those who beheaded Nicholas Berg must be pursued to the point of defeat - 2004-05-15
President Bush condemned the beheading of Nicholas Berg and emphasized the need to defeat terrorists. He also addressed the ongoing transition of power in Iraq and the treatment of prisoners. Meanwhile, John Kerry gained ground in polls as public dissatisfaction with the Iraq situation grows.
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President Bush condemned the beheading of Nicholas Berg and emphasized the need to defeat terrorists.
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- President Bush announce Iraqi leaders, transitional government
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Bush's condemnation of terrorism highlights the U.S. stance on security threats.
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