Movement on the Russian front

In the Rose Garden, Bush told Russia to go home from Georgia:

“The United States stands with the democratically elected government of Georgia and insists that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia be respected,” Bush said sternly during brief remarks . . .

He is sending C. Rice to Paris and Tbilisi to show “solidarity” with Georgia.  Soldiers are already in Georgia, part of “a massive U.S. humanitarian effort . . . already in progress” that will “involve U.S. aircraft [and] naval forces.”

A military cargo plane has landed, and Russia must ensure that “all lines of communication and transport, including seaports, roads and airports,” remain open to let food and medical deliveries and civilians through, he further said.

Another is due to arrive tomorrow, plus “an assessment team . . . to determine other needs.” A hospital ship too, if needed, in a few weeks.

Last but not least in this listing:

The administration also will review what military help is needed for Georgia’s now-shattered armed forces, Whitman said.

McCain has said, “We are all Georgians now.”  Obama’s foreign-policy spokesperson, S. Rice, has accused him of “shooting from the hip.”  We should not approach with “preconceived notions,” she said.

Now that’s a true liberal for you right there.  No preconceived notions.  Come as if there’s no history here.  We have to be a regular tabula rasa about it all.  O. sure knows how to pick his advisors.