America will not run in defeat and we will not forget our responsibilities,

America will not run in defeat, and we will not forget our responsibilities. We have brought down two murderous regimes. We're driving terrorists from their sanctuaries. We're putting the terrorists on the run all across the world.

Judge Roberts has earned the nation's confidence, and I'm pleased to announce I will nominate him to serve as the 17th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,

An immediate withdrawal of our troops from Iraq will only strengthen the terrorists' hand in Iraq and in the broader war on terror,

We are implementing a strategy that will lead to victory in Iraq. And a victory in Iraq will make this country more secure and will help lay the foundation of peace for generations to come.

In these difficult days, we have again seen the great strength and character and resolve of America, ... And we will continue to work to help the people who are struggling.