10/16/2002
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The goal is to accomplish our mission as quickly as possible so our troops can come home."
"What you're doing is important, that democracy in Iraq is not only important to the 12 million people that went to the polls and their families, but democracy in Iraq is important in the war on terror..."
"On this day, we honor the vision of President Lincoln."
"I think your recommendations to us on how to win in Iraq are valid."