12/19/2004
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"It’s time to end America’s longest war. It’s time for American troops to come home."
"the president has judged that a conditions-based approach, which has been the approach in the past two decades, is a recipe for staying in Afghanistan forever."
"I believe that we need to work towards a more peaceful and stable future for Afghanistan, and that requires a responsible end to the war and a political settlement that respects the rights and freedom..."
"We cannot continue the cycle of extending or expanding our military presence in Afghanistan, hoping to create ideal conditions for the drawl and expecting a different result. I'm now the fourth United..."