George Bush actually said...

I would say 30,000 more or less have died as a result of the initial incursion and the ongoing violence against Iraqis.

I would say 30,000, more or less, have died as a result of the initial incursion and the ongoing violence against Iraqis.

And I made a tough decision. And knowing what I know today, I would make the decision again.

A fixed timetable of withdrawal would involve the enemy, would confuse the Iraqis and would send the wrong signal to our young men and women...