George W. Bush

We still have enemies that want to do harm to our country.

Where freedom takes hold, hatred gives way to hope.

When I look at the members of the United States military, I see the best of our country.

Major combat operations in Iraq have ended.

I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed amendments to the Administration's FY 2004 budget submission for the Department of Defense.

This was a difficult decision to reach, but ultimately it was the right decision.

Make no mistake, this President will continue to focus his efforts on those two national priorities.

Because of you, our Nation is more secure.

This will be, unless there is something else of a significant event that crops up.

America is grateful for a job well done.

Al Qaida is wounded, not destroyed.

I miss flying, I can tell you that.

The battle of Iraq is one victory in a war on terror that began on September the 11th, 2001, and still goes on.

I urge Israelis and Palestinians to work with us and with other members of the international community.

We've started down the road on a free trade agreement through the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas.

The world has seen again the fine character of our Nation through our military as they fought to protect the innocent and liberate the oppressed in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

This law carries forward a fundamental responsibility of public officials at every level of government to do everything we can to protect the most vulnerable citizens.

That includes the Arab nations which surround Israel and the potential Palestinian state.

I encourage all Americans to honor their elders, to find opportunities to address their needs, and to work together to reinforce the bonds that unite families and communities.

No child should ever have to experience the terror of abduction or worse.

By learning about America's history, achievements, ideas, and heroes, our young citizens will come to understand even more why freedom is worth protecting.

This law, the PROTECT Act of 2003, will greatly assist law enforcement in tracking criminals who would harm our children.

Older Americans continue to work in a variety of jobs, from teachers, to engineers, to business owners and entrepreneurs, and in so doing bring invaluable experience and leadership skills.

I call upon all the people of the United States to join in support of this national observance.

It is a framework for progress towards lasting peace and security in the Middle East.