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(CBS News) FORT BLISS, Tex. - The echoes of Mitt Romney's Republican National Convention speech appeared to be ringing in the ears of President Obama as he flew to Texas Friday. The Obama campaign derided Romney's speech today as a series of "snarky lines about the president and gauzy reminiscences of the past." The president's visit to the military base was technically not a campaign stop, but it was still designed to turn the page from Tampa and showcase his role as commander in chief. He came on stage to applause, a visit to mark the two-year anniversary of one of his foreign policy milestones, the end of the combat mission in Iraq. Mr. Obama did not mention Governor Romney by name, but he did challenge Romney's harsh assessment last night of his leadership abroad. "If you hear anyone trying to say that America is in decline or that our influence has waned, don't you believe it, cause here's the truth: Our alliances have never been stronger," the president said. Obama campaign officials rebuked Romney for failing to even mention the troops and veterans in his speech last night -- or the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The president laid out his criteria for future engagements. "In a world of serious threats, I will never hesitate to use force to defend the United States of America or our interests," he said. "At the same time, I will only send you in to harm's way when it is absolutely necessary -- and when we do, we will give you the equipment and the clear mission and the smart strategy and the support back home that you need to get job done. We owe you that." The president will spend this Labor Day weekend stumping in several battleground states, but the White House announced Friday that he is cutting short a visit to Ohio Monday so he can survey the devastation in the Gulf -- as Romney did today. |
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Anonymous said on Friday, Aug 31 at 6:10 PM
yeah saw about a minute of Eastwood speaking, cringed and changed the channel...
100636932Time said on Friday, Aug 31 at 11:15 PM
Way past time for the Obama clan to vacate the WhiteHouse. Vote him out.
100649435cole said on Monday, Sep 3 at 11:30 AM
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100811855cole wants a date? lol...;) said on Tuesday, Sep 4 at 8:36 PM
whats with the number game cole?
100925035Anonymous said on Wednesday, Sep 5 at 7:40 PM
"If you hear anyone trying to say that America is in decline or that our influence has waned, don't you believe it, cause here's the truth: Our alliances have never been stronger," the president said. Well... I got to agree with that. Our alliance with communist countries since we are going more and more into debt with them. Obama cannot even stand by his own words that he would NOT run a second term if he didnt do all that he promised. Well, he didnt and now he's running. All he is doing is leading the blind and spilling lies to the deaf. Its so hard to believe anyone would want this guy in for 4 more years. He is making everyone argue over the color of our skin, over the color of his... here's a challenge. sit and try and find the truth over what he has promised and what promises he has come through on. I trust you will not have to use too much paper or time.
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