George Bush actually said...

The greatest of these blessings is freedom, the Almighty's gift to every man, woman, and child on the face of the Earth.

Our troops will also continue to have essential operational authorities to sustain positive security trends seen in Iraq over the past year.

The SFA implements the Iraqi and U.S. desire for a long-term relationship based on cooperation and friendship as set out in the Declaration ...

These agreements protect U.S. interests in the Middle East, help the Iraqi people stand on their own, and reinforce Iraqi sovereignty.