George Bush actually said...

"If Iraqis make more political progress and Iraqi troops stand up, then the U.S. will stand down."

"President Bush is predicting U.S. troop levels will soon drop in Iraq. He says the mission this year is to continue to hand over more territory and responsibility to Iraqi forces."

"Laura and I share the concerns of the Israeli people about Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's health and we are praying for his recovery. Prime Minister Sharon is a man of courage and peace. On behalf of a..."

"President Bush predicts a year of progress in Iraq. And he says U.S. troop levels will likely be cut."