Peter MacKay speech on Afghanistan

[patrick666]

Peter MacKay was on CTV this afternoon to give a speech on Afghanistan - I am waiting to find the transcript. He touched on subjects such as improvements in government and public affairs, infastructure and economics. He addressed the "magic wand" (*ahem*Jack Layton*ahem*) approach to negotiating with the Taliban and the frustration caused by the lack of support back from our own national community. He also stated that the NATO nations need to contribute more to and with Canada in Southern Afghanistan. I thought his speech coloured the grey areas that so many Canadians find themselves in by giving examples of positive results and plans of action.

What did you think?


Edit to add: Craig Oliver on CTV stated that many nations are reluctant to participate with the fighting in the South because of the political and national back-fire that they do not want to deal with, as demonstrated by the Canadian public and government, because of possible casualties and other results of warfare.

 

[GAP]

Craig Oliver on CTV has done nothing but criticize the Conservatives and Afghanistan. He will concede minor points, only to come back around and find something to end negatively about the Conservatives. Closet liberal coming out.

 

[cplcaldwell]

CTV has a Q&A with the press on This Link. (If you don't mind watching the Ford ad first...).

Choose "CTV Newsnet Live: Peter McKay Speaks in Ottawa" from the "Video" box in the Right Hand Column near the bottom of the page.

<Edit: Link now works>

 

[patrick666]

MacKay says NDP position on Afghanistan 'naive'
Updated Thu. Oct. 19 2006 2:49 PM ET
From www.ctv.ca

Canadian Press

OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay is accusing the New Democrats of demoralizing Canadian troops in Afghanistan with talk of withdrawing them from combat.

MacKay says in a speech to the Canadian International Centre that calling for peace talks with the Taliban -- a suggestion made by NDP Leader Jack Layton -- only makes insurgents bolder. Although he doesn't refer to Layton by name, MacKay says there are some who believe they can wave a magic wand and make the insurgency disappear.

That's "naive,'' he says.


The Conservative government has been grappling with declining public support for the mission, which has claimed the lives of 42 Canadian soldiers and a diplomat. MacKay says he believes there will be a lasting peace at the end of the world fight against terrorism.

 

[youravatar]

who needs to fight insurgents over there with TB jack right here.