05/29/2006
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"You are defending your fellow citizens against ruthless enemies, and by your sacrifice, you're making our country more secure."
"You make us all proud to be Americans, and you have made me proud to be your Commander in Chief."
"Our troops are doing an outstanding job in helping the people in Afghanistan and the people in Iraq realize a much brighter future than what they had under the oppressive regimes that were formerly in..."
"There are enemies of freedom who want to prevent the Iraqi people from realizing a sovereign and democratic future."