US President George W. Bush apologized yesterday for the sub-par living conditions that injured US soldiers have been residing in. "It is not right to have someone volunteer to wear the uniform and not get the best possible care," he said. This is Bush's first visit to the Walter Reed Medical Centre since a scandal broke out six weeks ago, over the treatment of Iraq war veterans. Bush admitted that there was indeed a problem at the Centre, and assured that it would be fixed promptly. The President of the US also presented wounded troops with medals and awards for their commitment and dedication to their country's cause.
I believe that George W. Bush has taken a step in the right direction with his move to help clean up the poor living conditions that US soldiers have been residing in. It shows dedication that he took the time to go to Iraq and also shows his (possibly feigned) interest in the war effort. Since it has been such a controversial affair, I would be curious as to what Bush thinks of the endeavour in hindsight, but taking care of those who supported the effort and fought for their country is a very positive move. It was also noted in the article that some retired officers were criticizing Bush for creating a relative photo-op at the Medical Centre. Obviously, you can't please everyone as the President - it seems as though if Bush hadn't gone over he would have been criticized for not caring, and even now that he did go over he was blasted - he has a very difficult crowd to please.
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