09/08/2008
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"You know, there's certain days that remind me of why I ran for this office. And then there are moments like this, where I pardon a turkey and send it to Disneyland. But every single day I am thankful ..."
"President Obama's new commitment to finishing the job in Afghanistan."
"it is my intention to finish the job."
"I feel very confident that when the American people hear a clear rationale for what we're doing there and how we intend to achieve our goals that they will be supportive."