"The situation on the ground remains tense. And, in the face of continued reports about killings and reprisals, I understand how some Americans have had their confidence shaken."
"Americans have never retreated in the face of thugs and assassins, and we will not begin now."
"The people of Tal Afar have shown that Iraqis do want peace and freedom. And no one should underestimate them."
"Many Iraqi units conducted their own anti-terrorist operations and controlled their own battle space."
"I don't think we ever said -- at least I know I didn't say that there was a direct connection between September the 11th and Saddam Hussein."
"The United States will not abandon Iraq. We will not leave that country to the terrorists who attacked America and want to attack us again."
"Freedom will prevail in Iraq. Freedom will prevail in the Middle East."
"By applying the talent and technology of America, this country can dramatically improve our environment, move beyond a petroleum-based economy and make our dependence on Middle Eastern oil a thing of ..."
"America is addicted to oil."
"We believe that democracy is the right of every man and woman in this world. And we understand that history says loud and clear that democracies do not war."
"The United States and Greece are bound together by common values and a deep desire to protect and extend freedom and peace."
"I particularly want to thank my opponent in the 2004 campaign, Senator Kerry, for being here."
"I applaud the House for its quick passage of legislation to provide vital resources for two of our Nation's top priorities."
"We're going to keep honest Americans from losing business to scam artists."
"As Iraqis stand up, we will stand down, and the troop levels in Iraq will not be decided by artificial timetables set in Washington, D.C., but by our commanders on the ground."
"Major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed."
"I got ample capital, and I'm using it to spread freedom and to protect the American people."
"With the goal of having the Iraqis control more territory than the coalition by the end of 2006."
