04/23/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Our work in Iraq is essential to our own security."
"The United States and the world are better because of his dedication to sharing his wisdom, guidance, and faith."
"I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed FY 2004 budget amendments for the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior to reimburse emergency expenses to suppress forest fires in FY 2003."
"America cannot retreat from our responsibilities and hope for the best."