George Bush actually said...

"It would mean surrendering the future of Iraq to Al Qaida, risking a humanitarian catastrophe."

"Our strategy is built on the premise that progress on security will pave the way for political progress."

"We are starting to take the initiative away from Al Qaida and aiding the rise of an Iraqi Government that can protect its people."

"The interim report released this week finds that the Iraqis have made satisfactory progress in eight areas."