democracy in Iraq is still worth fighting for

Despite the mistakes that have been made, despite the problems we have encountered, seeing the Iraqis through as they build their democracy is critical to keeping the American people safe from the terrorists who want to attack us.

We are coming to bring you food and medicine and a better life. And we are coming, and we will not stop.

In Anbar province, Sunni tribes that were once fighting alongside al Qaeda against our coalition are now fighting alongside our coalition against al Qaeda. We're working to replicate the success in Anbar in other parts of the country.

These people have sworn allegiance to the very same man who ordered the attack on September the 11th, 2001, Osama bin Laden. And they want us to leave parts of the world, like Iraq, so they can establish a safe haven from which to spread…

The president also announced the U.S. is contributing $190 million to help the Palestinian territories.

Today, Mr. Bush called for an international conference, headed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, aimed at restarting talks to create a Palestinian state.

If you're a hog farmer, you're getting tired of seeing the corn prices go up. If you're a corn farmer, it's a nice feeling to see the prices go up.

It's -- it's run its course. And now we're going to move on.

The bottom line is that this is the preliminary report. I'm not making excuses, but it is hard. And I don't think Congress ought to be running the war. I think they ought to be funding our troops.

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. It would mean surrendering the future of Iraq to Al Qaeda. It would mean we would be risking mass…

The bottom line is that this is a preliminary report. I'm not making any excuses, but it is hard. I don't think Congress ought to be running the war. I think they ought to be funding our troops.