WASHINGTON - November 30 - “The president’s speech on Iraq offered the same failed policy in a new wrapping. The speech and accompanying report are stunts in a spiffy public relations campaign that won’t protect America, our troops or help Iraqis.

“One key measure: The Bush policy fails because it offers no assurances to Iraqis that U.S. troops won’t be there forever. This is critical because the large and growing insurgency is fueled by U.S. troop presence. The president must immediately change course, make the assurance that America won’t be in Iraq forever and start bringing troops home. That first step will send a signal that will allow Shiite and Sunni Iraqis to heal their differences and work together.

“Actions will speak louder than words. This is just words. A new public relations campaign is not a plan.

“MovOn's 3.4 million members are working hard to pressure Congress to demand an exit strategy with a timeline from the quagmire in Iraq.”

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