George Bush actually said...

To begin withdrawing before our commanders tell us that we are ready would be dangerous for Iraq, for the region, and for the United States....

I'm not making excuses. But it is hard.

I believe that it's in this nation's interests to give the commander a chance to fully implement his operations, and I believe Congress ough...

We'll take care of the poor, and we'll help the elderly. But we believe health care is best run in the private sector, not by the government...