The president calls on the leaders of both parties to start putting the safety of the American people above politics.

In survey after survey, the Iraqi people say, 'We want to choose our leaders.'

It's important that the Iraqi leaders continue to move forward and form a unity government that is based on strong leadership and represents that represents all Iraqis. And that's and we are continuing to keep our focus on the strategy for victory that the president has outlined. The worst thing we could do is withdraw before the mission is complete. And that would be retreating. And that's exactly what the terrorists want us to do. But they cannot shake our will. They cannot we will not lose our nerve. The president understands the importance of a free Iraq for laying the foundations of peace for generations to come.

it's not my position to get into telling people what they can and cannot report.

He talks to a variety of groups from across the political spectrum and reaches out to people from all walks of life.

this is really a time for people to come together.