The citizens of Sea Island and Brunswick and Savannah... were just really great, and we thank them.

We recognized that we face a moment of strategic economic opportunity.

We recognized the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, together with international terrorism, as the pre-eminent threat to international peace and security.

No one is above the law any longer in Georgia.

We came together to support reform in the broader Middle East.

We appreciate the offers of support for our efforts on transparency by the international community.

We will encourage countries to meet the high disclosure and transparency standards set by the IFIs.

The point is, is that we understand that the Iraqi people need help to defend themselves, to rebuild their country, and most importantly, to hold elections.

Corruption is a threat to democratic institutions, economic development and to the integrity of the international system of trade and investment.

The G-8 views the Quartet Roadmap as the way forward towards a comprehensive settlement.

I strongly believe it will be free and prosperous.