05/05/2005
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Iraqis Are Beginning To Meet Benchmarks To Achieve Political Reconciliation."
"You, Mr. Vice President, are showing strong vision and a vision of peace and reconciliation."
"It is such an honor to welcome the Vice President of a free Iraq to the Oval Office."
"I thank you for your courage, and I thank you for the conversation we've had."