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Tony Snow: No Civil War in Iraq -- and He Disputes 'NYT' Report on Bush's 'Frustration'

By E&P Staff Published: August 16, 2006 5:35 PM ET
NEW YORK Generals, pundits, and members of Congress may see shades of grey in the situation, but Tony Snow, the White House Press Secretary, has no such doubts. "There is not a civil war going on" in Iraq, he declared today in his daily meeting with reporters.As for the upsurge in brutal killings and bombings that left more than 3,400 civilians dead last month, Snow characterized this as "a number of sectarian violence operations going on." The New York Times reports Thursday that the number of roadside bombs planted in Iraq rose in July to the highest monthly total of the war.Snow also took issue with New York Times and Los Angeles Times stories today depicting President Bush as growing "frustrated" with lack of appreciation for U.S. efforts on the part of Iraqis.The transcript of the relevant exchange follows. For an uncut video of the press conference, click here............