George Bush actually said...

"Effective steps toward national reconciliation will require national leadership from all communities and expression of a common national political will, or 'vision,' that has so far been lacking."

"The fulfillment of commitments by both the U.S. and Iraqi Governments will be necessary to achieving our common goal: a democratic Iraq that can govern, defend, and sustain itself."

"I believe we can succeed, and I believe we are making security progress that will enable the political tract to succeed as well."

"My most important job is to help secure this country, and therefore, the decisions in Iraq are all aimed at helping do that job."