02/05/2004
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Iraq's security forces join in operations with our troops, and they patrol towns and cities independently."
"America is grateful for their daring, grateful for their honor, and grateful for their sacrifice."
"The loss is terrible. It is borne especially by the families left behind."
"They died in distant lands to fight terror, to advance freedom, and to protect America."