national address

It's time for a national address from the president.

subject: Iraq

Past presidents have used the national address from the Oval office as a platform for resurrecting their standing amongst the american public. Some of these have worked (Reagan, Iran Contra "I don't remember, but if I did I'm sorry"), some haven't (Carter's malaise speech).
If Bush simply states the reasons why its important that we stay in Iraq, the public will go along with him if they are provided with an exit strategy.

Invoking September 11th doesn't cut it anymore. Bush needs to admit failure on several fronts: planning, listening to advice, reason. Follow that up with a plan of action. How soon can the Iraqi police force be fully trained? More importantly, when are troops coming home?

Bush's chosen legacy is Iraq. Give us a timetable Mr. President.