Obama greeted by "waves of boisterous cheers " at Naval Air Station Jacksonville

[ProSense]

Obama says he will not rush Afghanistan decision

By CHARLES BABINGTON, Associated Press Writer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – President Barack Obama pledged on Monday not to "rush the solemn decision" to send more troops to battle in Afghanistan as he weighs military options on what to do next in the troubled war.

"I won't risk your lives unless it is absolutely necessary," Obama told service men and women at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. He promised a "clear mission" with defined goals and the equipment needed to get the job done.

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"Fourteen Americans gave their lives. And our prayers are with these service members, their civilian colleagues and the families who loved them," Obama said. "They were willing to risk their lives, in this case to prevent Afghanistan from again becoming a safe haven for al-Qaida and its extremist allies."

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Waves of boisterous cheers greeted the president. Obama noted that representatives of all the nation's military services attended the gathering.

[damonm]

1. Well, so much for the military coup...

[sandnsea]

2. Full Text

http://obama-mamas.com/blog/?p=514

[appleannie1]

3. Ever notice the difference between Obama's military greetings and Shrubs greetings?

With Shrub they all looked so formal and rarely smiled. With Obama they cheer, jostle each other for pictures or autographs and all look excited.

[Clio the Leo]

7. I had wondered about that.....

.... but didn't pay enough attention to Bush's speeches before the troops to notice. Glad someone did.

[euphoria12leo]

9. I remember the video

when Shrub was trying to squeeze in with the soldiers and they didn't want to let him in. They seemed annoyed that he was trying to get in line with them for the photo.

:eyes:

[Cha]

4. Good~ I guess piped in limpbaugh

is having the opposite effect.

[rvablue]

5. PHOTOS:

[ProSense]

8. Cool, thanks. n/t

[FightingIrish]

6. It has to be comforting to know that you won't be risking your life for politics

Think what a president like Obama could have done for this country forty years ago.