MrsSpringsteen
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oops I forgot about this one-yes it's 4,000 now
During a briefing with reporters Monday, White House press secretary Dana Perino said the president "definitely feels the loss."
"He gets a report about every single soldier who passes away," she said. "And he always pauses a moment to think about them and to offer a prayer for their loved ones and their family and friends."
Bush: U.S. deaths in Iraq 'laid foundations for peace
President Bush vows to make sure U.S. deaths in Iraq "were not lost in vain"
Democratic presidential candidates call milestone "heartbreaking" and "a tragedy"
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Bush expressed sympathy Monday for the families of the 4,000 Americans killed in the war in Iraq, promising to make sure their loved ones "were not lost in vain."
President Bush addresses the press with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Monday.
"One day, people will look back at this moment in history and say, 'Thank God there were courageous people willing to serve, because they laid the foundations for peace for generations to come,' " Bush told reporters after a meeting at the State Department.
Diemen said:
I disagree with your statement that Cheney is the most irrelevant VP ever, BVS. In terms of impact on policy, Cheney may actually be one of if not the most relevant VP we've had. Unfortunately.
Iraqi first lady escapes attack
SUNDAY, MAY 04, 2008
Hero Ibrahim Ahmed's convoy was struck by the bomb nearby the National Theatre [AFP]
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The wife of Jalal Talabani, the Iraqi president, has escaped unhurt after her convoy was hit by a roadside bomb.
The attack in the centre of the capital on Sunday wounded four of her bodyguards but left Hero Ibrahim Ahmed, the first lady, unhurt, the president's office said.
"One of the vehicles of Ms Hero Ibrahim's convoy hit an improvised explosive device in the road this morning," an office statement said.
"She was heading to the National Theatre to attend a cultural festival."
Two Iraqi soldiers and two civilians were also wounded in the attack in Baghdad's Karrada district.
The bomb hit the convoy which was passing by the National Theatre at about 10am [0700GMT].
The assailants are unknown.
However, this is a completely different question from whether or not having invaded Iraq we should stay or leave. On this I am equally clear: We turned this country upside down and we have an obligation to put it back together again. No matter how long it takes.