We're winning, and we will win.

Iran is obviously part of the -- part of the problem. They sponsor Hezbollah. They encourage a radical brand of Islam. Imagine how difficult this issue would be if Iran had a nuclear weapon.

I'm going to make you this promise: My administration will work with Republicans and Democrats to fashion a new way forward that can succeed in Iraq.

No, I haven't questioned whether or not it was right to take Saddam Hussein out, nor have I questioned the necessity for the American people -- I mean, I have questioned it. I have come to the conclusion it was the right decision.

I'm inclined to believe that we need to increase in the permanent size of both the United States Army and the United States Marines. I've asked Secretary Gates to determine how such an increase could take place and report back to me as…

But the most painful aspect of the presidency is the fact that I know my decisions have caused young men and women to lose their lives.

Victory in Iraq is achievable.

It hadn't happened nearly as quickly as I hoped it would have.

I will be -- I will defer to the military commanders on what we ought to be doing.

I believe that -- and, by the way, if I didn't think that, I wouldn't have our troops there. That's what you have got to know. We're going to succeed.

Victory in Iraq is achievable. It hadn't happened nearly as quickly as I hoped it would have.

This man knows how to lead. And he did. And the country is better off for it.