President Bush talked of changing tactics in Iraq in an effort to quell spiraling turmoil. "Our goal in Iraq is clear and unchanging: Our goal is victory. What is changing are the tactics we use to achieve that goal," Bush said in his weekly radio address. "Attacks have grown significantly during the first weeks of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan," Bush said. "The last few weeks have been rough for our troops in Iraq and for the Iraqi people." "We will continue to be flexible, and make every necessary change to prevail in this struggle," said Bush, facing mid-term elections in which voter discontent over the war has emerged as a top issue. Bush has called in military advisors for a meeting on Saturday. There is a growing demand from Republicans and Democrats alike for a change in approach, with suggestions ranging from more U.S. troops to dialogue with Syria and Iran to a withdrawal of American forces from the country.
