George W. Bush

The focus of these attacks on Turkey's Jewish community reminds us that our enemy in the war against terror is without conscience or faith.

The plan outlined by the Governing Council meets a key mutual objective of the coalition and the Iraqi people: the restoration of sovereignty to a body chosen by the citizens of Iraq and based in a legal framework.

I welcome the announcement by the Iraqi Governing Council of a political timetable as called for by the United Nations in U.N. Resolution 1511.

We must make these improvements this year, during this session of Congress.

This statement is an important step toward realizing the vision of Iraq as a democratic, pluralistic country at peace with its neighbors.

The American people are committed to the future of an Iraq that is democratic and prosperous.

I am personally committed to providing each of them with our full support, recognition, and assistance.

We also are grateful for the extra efforts of the many Federal civilian employees who, in the absence of their fellow activated workers, have contributed to the War on Terror.

I want to thank you for your strong leadership in standing up to the terrorists who are trying to create fear and chaos.

They have the gratitude of the Commander in Chief.

By using our resources wisely, we help build a stronger economy and a healthier future.

We are the guarantors of the rights of returning service members under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

A free and peaceful Iraq will have historic consequences.

Our guardsmen and reservists are showing great skill and courage, and America honors their unselfish dedication to duty.

We will stay there until the job is done, and then we'll leave.

Whether they served with the Reserve Forces or the Air and Army National Guard, each of them has my personal gratitude and the respect and admiration of a grateful Nation.

Employers of guard and reserve members make possible the contributions of our citizen soldiers.

I send our Nation's gratitude and prayers to the loved ones who are grieving today in Italy.

America needs the Guard and Reserves more today than we have had in decades.

Our will will remain strong.

Seniors should have the same kind of safety net—and it should be done as soon as possible.

Our Government has made a commitment to our seniors—the Federal Government has made a commitment to our seniors through the Medicare program.

Medicare will pay for extended hospital stays for ulcer surgery, at the cost of about $28,000 per patient.

Medicare should be covering the medications that will be keeping our seniors from getting sick in the first place.

We are committed to working with them on those efforts.