George Bush actually said...

From this day forward, the people of Anbar will be in charge of their own security.

Today in Iraq, responsibility for security in Anbar Province was transferred to Iraqi civilian authorities.

Today, Anbar is no longer lost to Al Qaida; it is Al Qaida that lost Anbar.

This achievement in Anbar province is a credit to the courage of our troops and the many brave Iraqis who fought alongside our forces agains...