George W. Bush

Major insurgent organizers and financiers operate in Damascus.

History is going to look back to determine whether or not there might have been a different decision made.

I believe we can succeed, and I believe we are making security progress that will enable the political tract to succeed as well.

Al Qaida in Iraq has sworn allegiance to Usama bin Laden.

I know some in Washington would like us to start leaving Iraq now.

Attached is the report that assesses the status of each of the 18 Iraqi benchmarks contained in the Act

The fulfillment of commitments by both the U.S. and Iraqi Governments will be necessary to achieving our common goal: a democratic Iraq that can govern, defend, and sustain itself.

Those who believe that the battle in Iraq is lost will likely point to the unsatisfactory performance on some of the political benchmarks.

We will interrupt the flow of support from Iran.

The Baghdad Security Plan will not provide a safe haven for any outlaws, regardless of [their] sectarian or political affiliation.

All of these efforts... are designed to set the conditions for U.S. troops to begin coming home.

The fight in Iraq is part of a broader struggle that's unfolding across the region.

I firmly believe the world is better off without Saddam Hussein in power.

The Mid-Session Review is important.

This section would allow families to self-certify family assets.

Those who were blessed to know her remember Mrs. Johnson's lively and charming personality, and our Nation will always remember her with affection.

Ultimately, the voucher renewal methodology put forth under H.R. 1851 would result in spiraling and unsustainable per-unit cost increases in the Voucher program.

Diane D. Rath, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Family Support, Department of Health and Human Services, vice Wade F. Horn, resigned.

We believe the American people can spend their money better than the Government can spend it.

True reform of the rent determination system is necessary.

Lady Bird Johnson leaves behind her devoted daughters, Lynda and Luci, their fine families, and a nation that joins them in honoring a good life of kindness and service.

Gene Allan Cretz, of New York, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Libya.

Donald M. Kerr, of Virginia, to be Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, vice General Michael V. Hayden, United States Air Force, resigned.

Susan Richardson Williams, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2012. (Reappointment)

Laura and I mourn the passing of our good friend and a warm and gracious woman, Lady Bird Johnson.