04/01/2004
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"It is such a pleasure to be with the courageous men and women of the United States Armed Forces."
"Our troops watching from Baghdad, Iraq, and Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan, God bless you all."
"Through your service and sacrifice in the war on terror, you are making America safer."
"The road ahead will be difficult and dangerous, but we can proceed with courage and with confidence."