The components#1Attacking countrys that harbor terrorstsHere is a quote from Bush's September 20, 2001 address to a Joint Session of Congress.“ We will pursue nations that provide aid or safe haven to terrorism. Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists. From this day forward, any nation that continues to harbor or support terrorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime. 'This policy was used to justify the invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001.“Bush Urges Patience in Afghanistan”Bush’s stance on Afghanistan to be isolationist, as he originally opposed introducing peacekeeping troops within the country, he only visited the nation once during his presidency, and he was somewhat distracted from events in Afghanistan because of his interest in Iraq.“increasing attacks” on Bush’s policies, with the media focusing on “internal problems over American troop levels, how billions of aid dollars are spent, and how to cope with a deteriorating security situation”
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