10/02/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"We must go on the offense, stay on the offense, and take the fight to them."
"Ultimately, a precipitous withdrawal could increase the probability that American troops would have to one day return to Iraq—to confront an even more dangerous enemy."
"America is deeply grateful for the contributions of nations supporting operations in Iraq."
"This is a prescription for chaos and confusion, and we must not impose it on our troops."