01/09/2007
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"We're not going to get out of Iraq until we ensure the Iraqi Government is capable of defending itself."
"I strongly believe that in order to protect this border, Congress has got to pass a comprehensive plan."
"The ability to read is the gateway to educational excellence and a key to success in any democratic society."
"We are concerned that failure to act decisively now could undermine security, compromise democratic legitimacy, and imperil international support for vital assistance."