For the sake of the security of the United States of America, we must defeat the enemy in Iraq.

He could be right. There's certainly a stepped up level of violence, and we're heading into an election.

I fully understand the American people are seeing unspeakable violence on their TV screens. These are tough times in Iraq.

They would be held to account.

No matter what you call it. The fundamental question is, are we on our way to achieving a goal, which is an Iraq that can defend itself, sustain itself and govern itself and be an ally in the war on terror in the heart of the Middle East?

It broke my heart. And it should break everybody's heart. But it speaks to the nature of the regime.

I have just had one of the most moving meetings since I have been the president.

So my administration decided to take a new approach. We brought together other nations in the region in an effort to resolve the situation through multilateral diplomacy.

I have just had one of the most moving meetings since I've been the president.

I think the speaker's strong statements have made it clear to not only the party members, but to the country that he wants to find out the facts.

I'm proud to be standing with the current speaker of the House, who is going to be the future speaker of the House.

It broke my heart. And it should break everybody's heart, but it speaks to the nature of the regime.