2008-01-17 Bush's Middle East Hopes

2008-01-17 \George W. Bush\Daniel Pipes http://www.danielpipes.org/article/5386 Bush's Middle East Hopes &ldquo;At a time when George W. Bush arouses such intense vituperation among his critics, someone who wishes him well, like myself, criticizes reluctantly. But criticize one must; to pretend all is well, or to remain loyal to the person despite his record, does no one a favor. A frank recognition of shortcomings must precede their repair.&rdquo;   