2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Vows to Make 'Every Necessary Change' in I

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By Michael Bowman
White House
21 October 2006

President Bush says U.S. tactics in Iraq are constantly evolving, but the goal of defeating terrorists and insurgents¹ remains² the same. For a second consecutive³ day, the president discussed strategies in Iraq with US military commanders.

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Vice4 President Dick Cheney, on screen, and military commanders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House " src="http://www.tingroom.com/upimg/allimg/070505/0837210.jpg" width="210" border="0" /> President George W. Bush (left) speaks during a video teleconference with Vice President Dick Cheney, on screen, and military commanders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House

Mr. Bush says recent weeks have been "rough" for U.S. forces in Iraq, amid a spike⁵ in sectarian violence in the country. But, in his weekly radio address, the president said retreat is not an option.

"Our goal in Iraq is clear and unchanging:  Our goal is victory," he said.  "What is changing are the tactics we use to achieve that goal.  Our commanders on the ground are constantly adjusting their approach to stay ahead of the enemy, particularly in Baghdad."

Earlier, President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, and Defense⁶ Secretary Donald Rumsfeld discussed Iraq strategy with the commanders of U.S. military forces in the Middle East and Iraq.  The chairman of the Joint⁷ Chiefs of Staff, also took part. Administration officials say such meetings are held weekly and do not signify any shift in U.S. policy to Iraq is imminent⁸.

The administration's emphasis on operational flexibility⁹ comes amid the deadliest month for U.S. troops serving in Iraq to date. At least 75 U.S. military deaths have been reported in the country since the beginning of October.  U.S. commanders have conceded that renewed attempts to quell¹⁰ sectarian bloodletting in Baghdad are proving unsuccessful. A U.S. general recently described the situation as "disheartening."

In his radio address, President Bush attributed the spike in violence to US and Iraqi security operations, as well as efforts by terrorists and insurgents to influence U.S. public opinion and undermine domestic support for the effort in Iraq.

In the Democratic Party's weekly radio address, a candidate in next month's congressional elections from Connecticut said the United States needs a "new direction in Iraq" that includes establishing clear goals for Iraq's government and security forces that will pave the way for an eventual¹¹ withdrawal¹² of U.S. troops.