01/14/2009
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"You can't lead this country if your ally in Iraq feels like you question his credibility. The message ought to be to the Iraqi people, we support you."
"If we stop fighting the terrorists in Iraq, they would be free to plot and plan attacks elsewhere in America and other free nations."
"We're sickened by the atrocities, but we'll never be intimidated, and freedom is winning."
"One reason I'm optimistic about our ability to get the job done is because I talked to the Iraqi prime minister."