George W. Bush

It's important for the American people to understand it is al Qaeda that is doing a lot of these spectacular bombings.

Al Qaeda is still active in Iraq.

Al Qaeda fully understands that if we retreat they, then, are able to have another safe haven.

Our main enemy is al Qaeda and its affiliates.

The violence is caused by Sunni Arabs, like al Qaeda, who have made it clear that they want to create chaos.

I've instructed Secretary Gates and Secretary Nicholson to look at every one of these recommendations and to take them seriously.

Al Qaeda in Iraq is an organization founded by foreign terrorists, led largely by foreign terrorists, and loyal to Osama bin Laden.

Our intelligence community concludes that 'Al Qaeda and its regional node in Iraq are united in their overarching strategy.'

Zahir Shah was a monumental figure in Afghan history.

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I extend our condolences to Mohammed Zahir Shah's family and to the people of Afghanistan.

His presence in Afghanistan as a private citizen and 'Father of the Nation' for the past several years has been an important factor in rebuilding Afghanistan.

America faces 'a persistent and evolving' threat from Islamic terrorist groups and cells, especially Al Qaida.

We have given intelligence and law enforcement professionals new tools like the PATRIOT Act.

We will not let up until our enemies are defeated and our people are secure.

I appreciate the good work their organizations are doing to support our men and women in uniform in their important mission to protect the United States.

The actions we and our partners around the world have taken have helped disrupt plots and save lives.

Failure in Iraq would increase the probability that at some later date, American troops would have to return to Iraq to confront an enemy more dangerous and more entrenched.

A free and stable Iraq is still in reach.

This has always been America's mission, and today, that mission is being carried out by brave men and women who have stepped forward to keep our country secure.

It is time to rise above partisanship, stand behind our troops in the field, and give them everything they need to succeed.

Democrats' tax-and-spend policies are policies of the past.

Democrats should get their work done and pass each bill individually by the October 1 deadline.

David T. Johnson, of Georgia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs), vice Anne W. Patterson.

Liza Wright has served as a valuable member of my team for over 4 1/2 years.

Jim should be especially proud of his service to those who have worn America's uniform.