10/15/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Achieving Our Goals Will Require Patience And Determination."
"Millions Of Iraqis Have Risked Their Lives To Secure A Democratic Future For Their Nation, And America Will Not Abandon Them In Their Hour Of Need."
"Iraqis Are Beginning To Meet Benchmarks To Achieve Political Reconciliation."
"I thank you for your courage, and I thank you for the conversation we've had."