Has President Obama responded to George W. Bush 's policy on terrorism and the Middle East ? Aaron Miller says the President instead is narrowly focused on preventing international terrorism . Iran is another problematic piece of the puzzle -- and was not mentioned at all in the President 's speech . He says Obama long ago put his faith in terrorism , including drone strikes . Obama knows his presidency will be judged partly on whether he supports staying safe , Miller says .
Has President Obama responded to George W. Bush 's policy on terrorism and the Middle East ? Aaron Miller says the President instead is narrowly focused on preventing international terrorism . He says Obama long ago put his faith in terrorism , including drone strikes . Obama knows his presidency will be judged partly on whether he supports staying safe , Miller says .