Bush says open to suggestions on Iraq
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush, signaling a more conciliatory approach after suffering electoral losses this week, said on Thursday he was "open to any idea or suggestion" on the Iraq war. The incoming Democratic-controlled Congress is expected to exert more pressure on Bush for a course correction in Iraq amid rising U.S. casualties and violence. "I'm open to any idea or suggestion that will help us achieve our goals of defeating the terrorists and ensuring that Iraq's democratic government succeeds," Bush said in a Rose Garden appearance with members of his Cabinet. But Bush said the United States has a responsibility to give support to the 152,000 U.S. troops in Iraq -- an indirect challenge to those Democrats who have talked about cutting off funding for the Iraq mission. "Whatever party you come from, we all have a responsibility to ensure that these troops have the resources and support they need to prevail," Bush said.
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