Our strategy in Iraq is clear, our tactics are flexible and dynamic. We have changed them as conditions required and they are bringing us victory against a brutal enemy.

Do I have the legal authority to do this? Absolutely.

I hope the world is more peaceful. I hope democracy continues to took root around the world. And I hope people are able to find jobs.

To save American lives, we must be able to act fast, and to detect these conversations so we can prevent new attacks.

He lashed out, as well, at suggestions that the policy gives him the power of a dictator.

Whatever I do to protect the American people, we will uphold the law.

We are living through a watershed moment in the story of freedom. Iraqis will go to the polls to choose a government that will be the only constitutional democracy in the Arab world.

My decision to remove Saddam Hussein was the right decision. Saddam was a threat. And the American people and the world is better off because he is no longer in power. I strongly believe a democratic Iraq is a crucial part of our strategy…

It's true that much of the intelligence turned out to be wrong. As president, I'm responsible for the decision to go into Iraq.

Major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed.

On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance.

And Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job.