Reply #22: Bush says new approach needed in Iraq

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Bush says new approach needed in Iraq
By TERENCE HUNT, AP White House Correspondent
15 minutes ago

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061208/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_25

WASHINGTON - President Bush, admitting that "it's bad in Iraq," acknowledged Thursday that the United States needs a new approach in the unpopular war and promised to unveil details in an upcoming speech.

Bush said he was disappointed in the progress in Iraq, but continued to oppose direct U.S. talks with Iran or Syria and remained steadfastly committed to spreading democracy across the Middle East.

"I do know that we have not succeeded as fast as we wanted to succeed," Bush said, standing alongside British Prime Minister Tony Blair, his chief ally in the war. "I do understand that process is not as rapid as I had hoped."

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