Bush on Iraq: 'We're kicking ass'

September 7, 2007

Bush on Iraq: 'We're kicking ass'

WASHINGTON (CNN) — When President Bush made a surprise visit to Iraq last weekend, he made clear he was pleased with what he saw.

"The security situation is changing," Bush told reporters during the visit. "There's more work to be done. But reconciliation is taking place."

But according to the Sydney Morning Herald of Australia, the president gave a more-to-the-point assessment to Australia Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile.

"We're kicking ass," Bush said to Vaile Tuesday, according the Herald, after the deputy prime minister inquired about his trip to Iraq.

On Thursday, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino would not confirm or deny the reported comment.

This isn't the first blunt comment Bush was overheard making to a world leader. At last year's G8 summit, a live microphone picked up the president telling then-British Prime Minister Tony Blair that the United Nations needs to "get Syria to get Hezbollah to stop doing this s**t."

– CNN's Elaine Quijano contributed to this report

BTM, I wonder whose ass is it that we are kicking. I have this strange feeling that we are getting our ass kicked each time his lips move. lol!

LOL! I know what you mean Osiris! I hope he doesn't decide to "kick ass" in Iran next.

I missed you, btw! Where ya been?

Been real busy with our Chickens as it is butchering time. I have had so many interesting dreams that I will post as soon as I get more time.

Wonderful, looking forward to reading them!