I think Bush was actually pressing for the prudent move in this situation by asking Congress not to go through with that resolution. It certainly was genocide, but by getting in a tizzy over a little 8-letter word, we've jeopardized an important strategic partnership. We've sparked a few protests (no big deal there, really), but we've also caused the Turks to withdraw their ambassador, and at a time when they're making overtures about military incursions into northern Iraq in order to smack down the Kurdish fighters who are harassing their border. Granted, Turkey would not be very important to us if it weren't for its alignment with NATO and its proximity to the greater Middle East, but given the missions we're trying to conduct in a region where we have few true allies, it seems silly to risk it.