Bush and his friend confront terror: "So America is pursuing a forward strategy of freedom in the greater Middle East. We will challenge the enemies of reform, confront the allies of terror, and expect a higher standard from our friend."

I assume the friend referred to is Israel?
Does this mean our friend will need to increase its daily kill rate?
Or must it liberate Syria?
Or maybe it is Lebanon that is yearning for freedom?
I understand our friend's neighbor's population is picking the rose petals, polishing the rice to welcome the friendly liberators.