But he criticized Democrats who have called for a prompt withdrawal and have cast doubt on whether victory is possible.
Editorial pages and advocates for campaign finance reform criticized Democrats for not taking action early in the special session.
He also criticized Democrats for trade policies he portrayed as protectionist.
In response to the proposal, he criticized Democrats for attempting to raise taxes in the midst of an extremely difficult economic situation.
He has criticized both Republicans and Democrats on deficit spending.
Some Republicans criticized Democrats today for their questioning of the war last week as unpatriotic.
The opposition and many criticize Democrats for delaying the start of this process.
But he also criticized Democrats who suggest the party has grown too close to minorities and labor.
They also criticized Democrats for going along with the recent resolution on Iraq.
He repeatedly criticized Democrats who moved to the center, arguing that the party should not abandon its traditional position of helping the poor and oppressed.