Bush’s tone was reminiscent of post 9-11 and pre-Iraq – somber, sober and serious. He strongly denouncedRussia’s actions, as well as its prospective intentions, and demanded that they withdraw. As Buddy noted, Ash, what would you have him add to that? Maybe an “or else”? The real pressure will be applied with deeds, public and not public. As Stratfor notes, Poland has been cured of its footdragging on BMD agreement, consequently that deal will be completed very quickly. Other defense/support agreements with Ukraine and other Eastern European likely to follow, whether Germany likes it or not. Only McCain made a stronger denouncement, and he’s not POTUS, so he’s not bound by having to follow through. Meanwhile, Obama’s surfing….while the image planted by Hillary of that 3:00 am phone call to Obama lurches scarily back into many undecided (and probably some recently rendered undecided) minds (whether admitted or not).