George Bush actually said...

The liberation of Afghanistan was a great achievement, and for those of you who served in that effort, thank you.

We commit to further strengthening the excellent cooperation already achieved by our two countries.

I hereby determine that: as a result of an unforeseen emergency, the provision of assistance... is important to the national interests of th...

We will defeat the Taliban; we will defeat Al Qaida; and the only way to do it is by working together.