05/04/2004
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The goal is to accomplish our mission as quickly as possible so our troops can come home."
"I keep reminding the American people that the stakes are worth it."
"Together, we can continue to advance the ideals of liberty and justice that make our country strong."
"What you're doing is important, that democracy in Iraq is not only important to the 12 million people that went to the polls and their families, but democracy in Iraq is important in the war on terror..."