We must remain steadfast in our commitment to our troops, and to those fighting for a free and democratic Iraq because freedom makes our country and the world a safer place.

We came to Iraq to liberate them and to make our world a safer place.

The Iraqi Free Press, which did not exist 18 months ago because there was no such thing as the Iraqi Free Press, broke a story about the U.N. Oil-for-Food scandal, which could potentially turn out to be the largest scandal in history.

I thank Turkish officials for their decision not to send troops to Iraq. Turkey is a friendly country, and I want a new page to be opened between us.

We want to make sure that we support our troops that are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. We will not retreat,

Our vision and commitment is towards the country's progress, its place in the world and the happiness of its people.