George Bush actually said...

The SFA normalizes the U.S.-Iraqi relationship with strong economic, diplomatic, cultural, and security ties.

Our troops will also continue to have essential operational authorities to sustain positive security trends seen in Iraq over the past year.

The SFA implements the Iraqi and U.S. desire for a long-term relationship based on cooperation and friendship as set out in the Declaration ...

The SFA and Security Agreement with Iraq move us closer to the strategic vision we all hope for in the Middle East.