We Are Way Out In Left Field Now, Folks...

Scary stuff indeed:

"Whatever happens in the U.N., we must not create a vacuum into which Hezbollah and its sponsors are able to move more weapons," Bush said in a joint news conference with Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice. "Sometimes the world likes to take the easy route in order to solve a problem. Our view is, it's time to address root causes of problems. And to create a vacuum is unacceptable." ...

Bush dressed in suit and tie for the press conference — a departure from the casual dress and more restricted media access that are typical at the ranch. In part, the appearance was designed to show the president is engaged even when he is away from the White House. But Bush has left the negotiations to Rice and other diplomats and has not spoken with the prime ministers of Lebanon or Israel about the U.N. resolutions.

"Condi is handling those conversations, and she's doing a fine job of doing so," Bush said...

"I understand both parties aren't going to agree with all aspects of the resolution," Bush said. "But the intent of the resolutions is to strengthen the Lebanese government so Israel has got a partner in peace." ...

"This international force will help Lebanon patrol its border with Syria and prevent illegal arm shipments to Hezbollah," Bush said. "As these Lebanese and international forces deploy, the Israeli defense forces will withdraw."

Asked why the United States would not contribute ground troops to the international force, Bush compared it to the situation in Sudan's Darfur region. U.S. troops "would create a sensation around the world that may not enable us to achieve our objective," Bush said.