George Bush actually said...

"Prime Minister Maliki and General Petraeus emphasized that the Baghdad security plan is still in its early stages, and success will take months, not days or weeks."

"Iraq is a young democracy that is fighting for its survival in a region that is vital to American security."

"We are a nation at war, and the heaviest responsibilities fall to our troops in the field."

"Setting a fixed date to withdraw would 'essentially tell the enemy how long they would have to wait until we're gone.'"