Bush: Iraq Attack a Grim Reminder of War

Chimpy McFlight suit speaks about the 14 dead Marines.

By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer

GRAPEVINE, Texas -
President Bush lamented the deaths of 14 Marines in
Iraq Wednesday, calling the deadly attack a "grim reminder" America is still at war.

"These terrorists and insurgents will use brutal tactics because they're trying to shake the will of the United States of America. They want us to retreat,"

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"Make no mistake about it," Bush said. "We are at war."

The latest deaths come as his administration is talking about handing more security responsibility over to the Iraqis and drawing down U.S. forces next year.

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