George Bush actually said...

I will lay out a vision for future involvement in Iraq—one that I believe the American people and their elected leaders of both parties can ...

It's important that we show resolve and determination to protect ourselves, to deny Al Qaida safe haven, and to support young democracies.

We must work together to protect our people against these extremists who murder the innocent in order to achieve their political objectives.

Iraq is a part of this war against extremists.