Bush sets Iraq Iran and North Korea as top foreign agenda
President Bush’s second term centers on Iraq with ongoing war and reconstruction, plus a revived Middle East peace drive and rebuilding ties with Europe. Iran and North Korea loom as nuclear threats amid debates over diplomacy or air strikes, while China and Russia demand careful U.S. strategy.
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Bush second term foreign policy agenda faces
Bush shapes a twofold plan prioritizing Iraq, Iran, and North Korea as core aims while rebuilding European alliances and balancing a massive tsunami relief effort in South Asia. An expert says credible Iraqi elections could bolster U S policy, whereas chaos would hinder aims.
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Nearly 1 Million Soldiers Deployed Since 9 11 Attacks
Pentagon figures show nearly a million U S service members have been deployed to Iraq Afghanistan and other danger zones since September 11 2001 with about a third sent more than once. Experts say future society will increasingly understand the realities of war while debates over burden of service continue. More than 10 000 troops have been wounded and the demographic shift includes more women serving abroad.
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Democrats Call for More Troop Support and Better Equipment
Rep. Jim Clyburn urges Bush and lawmakers to prioritize adequate gear and accurate intelligence for troops in Iraq in the weekly radio address. He outlines 2005 goals including Social Security protection, child poverty reduction, expanded health coverage, and broader college access.
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