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- Refers to President Bush's post 9/11 foreign policyCBS News: Palin and the Bush Doctrine (September 11, 2008)
- Formulated in wake of unexpected 9-11 attacksCBS News: Palin and the Bush Doctrine (September 11, 2008)
- Doctrine formulated in June 1, 2002 speech at West PointChicago Tribune: Critics Say Bush Doctrine Might Provoke 1st Strike (June 24, 2002)
- Doctrine was justification behind invasion of IraqCBS News: Palin and the Bush Doctrine (September 11, 2008)
- Doctrine makes possible a policy of "preventive war" as opposed to mere "pre-emptive war"CBS News: Palin and the Bush Doctrine (September 11, 2008)
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The Bush Doctrine is a phrase used to describe the Bush administration's foreign policy formulated after the 9-11 attacks. The Doctrine holds that the United States has the right to preemptively strike any country to prevent an attack against the United States or its interests, even if such an attack is not imminent.Huffington Post: Palin's ABC Interview (September 11, 2008) CBS News: Palin and the Bush Doctrine (September 11, 2008)
Quotes
- "While the United States will constantly strive to enlist the support of the international community, we will not hesitate to act alone, if necessary, to exercise our right of self defense by acting preemptively against such terrorists, to prevent them from doing harm against our people and our country." — President George W. Bush's National Security Strategy, September 2002Huffington Post: Palin's ABC Interview (September 11, 2008)
Sarah Palin on the Bush Doctrine
- In September 2008, ABC News anchor, Charlie Gibson, asked Republican Party VP candidate Sarah Palin whether she agreed with The Bush Doctrine she responded, ""I believe that what President Bush has attempted to do is rid this world of Islamic extremism, terrorists who are hell-bent in destroying our nation. There have been blunders along the way, though. There have been mistakes made, and with new leadership, and that's the beauty of American elections, of course, and democracy, is with new leadership comes opportunity to do things better."Huffington Post: Palin's ABC Interview (September 11, 2008)
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Bush Doctrine Questions
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What was the "Land Power Doctrine"? 1 Answer"Land Power Doctrine" is the plans on one or more country's ground attack and defense strategy. The country's Army is the one that is the main payers in this pl... read more -
James Monroe, after whom the Monroe Doctrine was named, was the fifth US President. What question would you have liked to ask him? 2 AnswersI would have asked him: Would you like to discuss the positive and negative repercussions of the Monroe Doctrine, and the impact it left on the world, decades a... read more -
How long should control arm bushings last on a BMW? 2 AnswersThat is a very hard answer. First, when was the car built, what kind of BMW, What kind of conditions is it driven in? You should expect 10 years or ... read more -
Are you supposed to prune lilac bushes once they have finished blooming? 2 AnswersIt depends on if you want to prune or rejuvenate your lilacs. Check out Pruning and Rejuvenating Lilacs on How to Grow Lilacs for more information. read more
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