02/24/2002
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"When we're the most powerful economy in the world, it means our people benefit."
"A vital part of our strategy to defeat the terrorists is to help establish a democratic Iraq."
"We did not ask for this war, but we're answering history's call with confidence, and we will prevail."
"If America were to pull out before Iraq can defend itself, the consequences would be disastrous."