U.S. Death Toll In Iraq Reaches 2,000

The U.S. military death toll in Iraq reached 2,000 Tuesday with the reports of three new deaths, and President Bush prepared the nation for more casualties, saying the "defense of freedom is worth our sacrifice."

"We've lost some of our nation's finest men and women in the war on terror," Bush said in a speech to military spouses at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington.

"Each loss of life is heartbreaking. And the best way to honor the sacrifice of our fallen troops is to complete the mission and lay the foundation of peace by spreading freedom."

(I wish the press would report the "REAL" numbers of U.S. military casualties. This number only reflects battle field deaths -- not those who die from their injuries at a later day. What is the point of reporting an inaccurate number? )