Gibbs hits back at Cheney

Source: CNN

(CNN) - White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs fired back Thursday at the latest criticisms from Dick Cheney, and suggested the Bush administration did not send U.S. troops into foreign conflicts responsibly.

"What Vice President Cheney calls 'dithering,' President Obama calls his solemn responsibility to the men and women in uniform and to the American public," Gibbs said. "I think we've all seen what happens when someone doesn't take that responsibility seriously."

Gibbs' comments come a day after the former vice president issued a blistering a wide-ranging critique of the Obama administration's foreign policy, saying Obama appears "afraid to make a decision" when it comes to troop levels in Afghanistan, and the president's indecision is "hurt(ing) our allies and emboldening our adversaries."

In his comments Thursday, Gibbs said the delay over a troop decision in Afghanistan is largely due to the fact the Bush administration did not adequately assess the conditions in the country ahead of sending troops there.

"I think it is a curious comment," Gibbs also said, "I think it is pretty safe to say that the vice president was for seven years not focused on Afghanistan. Even more curious given the fact that an increase in troops sat on desks in this White House including the vice president's for more than eight months - a resource request filled by President Obama in March."



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...and stick it in his mouth so he can STFU and get the hell on!

Nothing else will keep them in check.

Robert Gibbs looks so mild-mannered, but he's got sharp wits and is quick with a comeback.

Hekate

...if he can just eliminate the use of the word "ummmm" in his press briefings I'll be a happy camper. :)

it is in computer language "loading"

One of the things that kept Clinton on top was his rapid response to GOP attacks

& nothing else, 24/7.

Just sayin...

No shit right?

I love that photo, it shows what a unhappy man he really is - out of touch and evil.

side EVER spoke about Dimson's foreign policy. They went NUTS whenever President Carter said a word. But of course,now it's ok to hear Darth speak every other day about how terrible the President's policies are.....I can't even say I'm shocked by the double speak.

chuck you fheney, ooops....fuck you cheney!

There are so many ways to tie the former admin to war profiteering.