02/26/2003
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"In other words, when we begin to draw down troops from Iraq, it will be from a position of strength and success, not from a position of fear and failure."
"Failure in Iraq could be a disaster for the United States."
"Because of your hard work, because of your bravery and sacrifice, you are denying Al Qaida a safe haven from which to plot and plan and carry out attacks against the United States of America."
"Success in Iraq would be a major blow in this ideological struggle."