George W. Bush

I have determined that Haiti meets the eligibility requirements set forth in section 213A(d)(1).

I have determined that Haiti is meeting the conditions set forth therein.

Ray Nasher was a brilliant businessman, diplomat, and philanthropist.

The United States military is the most capable and courageous fighting force in the world.

It can be tempting to look at the challenges in Iraq and conclude our best option is to pack up and go home.

Prime Minister Maliki and General Petraeus emphasized that the Baghdad security plan is still in its early stages, and success will take months, not days or weeks.

Iraq is a young democracy that is fighting for its survival in a region that is vital to American security.

We are a nation at war, and the heaviest responsibilities fall to our troops in the field.

Setting a fixed date to withdraw would 'essentially tell the enemy how long they would have to wait until we're gone.'

Our troops urgently need Congress to approve emergency war funds.

Now they have a chance to show that support in deed as well as in word.

You're doing the country a great service, because the Commission report will ensure that service goes beyond my time in office.

Achieving Our Goals Will Require Patience And Determination.

We owe it to those who wear the uniform and their families to make sure that our troops have the best, and that's what this Commission is meant to do.

I assured the members of this committee that I will support their work and will address the problems that they find.

Iraqis Are Beginning To Meet Benchmarks To Achieve Political Reconciliation.

Millions Of Iraqis Have Risked Their Lives To Secure A Democratic Future For Their Nation, And America Will Not Abandon Them In Their Hour Of Need.

You, Mr. Vice President, are showing strong vision and a vision of peace and reconciliation.

I thank you for your courage, and I thank you for the conversation we've had.

It is such an honor to welcome the Vice President of a free Iraq to the Oval Office.

Mark P. Lagon, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, with the rank of Ambassador at Large, vice John Ripin Miller, resigned.

Dell L. Dailey, of South Dakota, to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank and status of Ambassador at Large, vice Henry Crumpton.

The main reason why I've reinforced our troops in Iraq is to give leaders such as yourself the opportunity to do the hard work of reconciliation.

I appreciate your courage.

Education is an important issue that is— for our two countries.