We believe it's important for Congress to remove the loans from the legislation and make this in the form of grants.
Once again, we are relying on the strength of the great alliance between our two countries.
America is proud of its part in the great story of the Filipino people.
We are prepared to support the Philippines as the government moves forward to modernize and reform the military.
This has been an important week for progress and success.
Democracy always has skeptics.
Free nations have faced a great challenge all around the world and a great challenge in Iraq.
Education is the best way to fight poverty.
Madam President, I thank you for your friendship and counsel, for your courage and perseverance.
The Philippines is a longstanding ally and valued friend, in fact our oldest ally in Asia.
We're not leaving until we complete the task.