"Prime Minister Maliki and General Petraeus emphasized that the Baghdad security plan is still in its early stages, and success will take months, not days or weeks."
"The United States military is the most capable and courageous fighting force in the world."
"Major combat operations in Iraq have ended."
"Our troops urgently need Congress to approve emergency war funds."
"Now they have a chance to show that support in deed as well as in word."
"Iraq is a young democracy that is fighting for its survival in a region that is vital to American security."
"Setting a fixed date to withdraw would 'essentially tell the enemy how long they would have to wait until we're gone.'"
"We are a nation at war, and the heaviest responsibilities fall to our troops in the field."
"I assured the members of this committee that I will support their work and will address the problems that they find."
"We owe it to those who wear the uniform and their families to make sure that our troops have the best, and that's what this Commission is meant to do."
"You're doing the country a great service, because the Commission report will ensure that service goes beyond my time in office."
"Achieving Our Goals Will Require Patience And Determination."
"Iraqis Are Beginning To Meet Benchmarks To Achieve Political Reconciliation."
"the president said, leakers will be punished. Still waiting to see if there's any -- anything actually going to happen to anyone who did leak."
"Millions Of Iraqis Have Risked Their Lives To Secure A Democratic Future For Their Nation, And America Will Not Abandon Them In Their Hour Of Need."
"I appreciate your courage."
"Dell L. Dailey, of South Dakota, to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank and status of Ambassador at Large, vice Henry Crumpton."
"The main reason why I've reinforced our troops in Iraq is to give leaders such as yourself the opportunity to do the hard work of reconciliation."
