George Bush actually said...

First of all that's up to General Abizaid. He is clearly indicating he would want more troops. It's coming up the chain of command. If that'...

President Bush preparing to address the nation on his strategy for Iraq.

the president is going to really talk about the future of Iraq. And he will layout a plan that will get us to the goal that everybody shares...

I think it was made because he felt that this was a symbol of terrible abuse, first starting with Saddam Hussein.