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Bush claims it has never been "stay the course"
You could have fooled me.
You could have fooled me.
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"Stay the course" was a phrase used by former President George W. Bush to describe his administration's strategy in Iraq. It meant that the US would continue its military presence in Iraq and maintain its current course of action despite challenges and setbacks.
Yes, he did. In a press conference in 2006, Bush said, "We've never been stay the course, George. We have been, we will complete the mission, we will do our job, and help achieve the goal, but we're constantly adjusting our tactics to achieve the victory."
Yes, the phrase was heavily criticized by the media and political opponents. Many argued that it showed a lack of flexibility and unwillingness to change strategies in the face of challenges.
Yes, the administration did make changes to their tactics in Iraq, despite their claims of staying the course. In 2007, Bush announced a surge of 20,000 additional troops to Iraq, which was a shift in strategy from previous years.
Bush and his administration believed that the phrase "stay the course" conveyed determination and commitment to the mission in Iraq. They wanted to show that the US would not give up or abandon their efforts, despite the challenges and criticisms they faced.