I am absolutely confident that we are going to be able to accomplish our objectives, keep America safe, and bring better days not just to our own country, but all around the world.

It is in the interests of the United States that the executive branch undertake a prompt and thorough review of the factual and legal bases for the continued detention of all individuals currently held at Guantánamo.

Let there be no doubt about America's commitment to lead.

I have today signed an Executive Order entitled Review and Disposition of Individuals Detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and Closure of Detention Facilities.

Change is never easy, but always possible.

I asked the military leadership to engage in additional planning necessary to execute a responsible military drawdown from Iraq.

We believe that the oath of office was administered effectively and that the President was sworn in appropriately yesterday.

Starting today, every agency and department should know that this administration stands on the side not of those who seek to withhold information, but those who seek to make it known.

Let me say it as simply as I can. Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency.

You might not have trusted how George Bush was spending this money. You can trust me.

he's going to issue an executive order this week, probably tomorrow, closing Guantanamo Bay