05/04/2005
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Today in Iraq, responsibility for security in Anbar Province was transferred to Iraqi civilian authorities."
"From this day forward, the people of Anbar will be in charge of their own security."
"The success of Iraq will make the American people more secure and help yield the peace we all desire."
"This achievement in Anbar province is a credit to the courage of our troops and the many brave Iraqis who fought alongside our forces against Al Qaeda."