| "In Samarra, the Iraqi government has tackled the insurgents who once controlled the city."
Iyad Allawi
Address to Congress
September 23rd, 2004
"U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a major assault Friday to regain control of the insurgent stronghold of Samarra, trading gunfire with rebel fighters as they pushed toward the city center." |
And yes, as he points out, we're learning more about how GOP advisors helped him write his speech before Congress:
| But administration officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the prime minister was coached and aided by the U.S. government, its allies and friends of the administration. Among them was Dan Senor, former spokesman for the CPA who has more recently represented the Bush campaign in media appearances. Senor, who has denied writing the speech, sent Allawi recommended phrases. He also helped Allawi rehearse in New York last week, officials said. Senor declined to comment.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and British Foreign Service officials also helped Allawi with the text and delivery of his remarks, said administration officials who were involved. The State Department and officials elsewhere in the government took the lead in booking Allawi's interviews. Administration officials said that the Iraqi Embassy in Washington consists of just a few officials and has only a dial-up Internet connection, so was incapable of preparing for the high-profile tour. |
I'll say it again today. If this is true, Allawi is nothing but a puppet. In which case Kerry's critique isn't undermining an ally with lies. It's exposing a deep flaw within Bush's strategy with the truth.
C'mon. What Middle Eastern leader can retain any credibility at all if his people find out that Washington DC is ghost writing his speeches? Particularly when, as Josh shows so clearly, they're filled with nothing but lies.
Yo Josh... Nice one. You're just hittin em out of the park today kid.
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