I'm convinced you will succeed, and so will the world.

My message to the Iraqi people is this: seize the moment; seize this opportunity to develop a government of and by and for the people.

On this day, we honor the vision of President Lincoln.

Together, we can continue to advance the ideals of liberty and justice that make our country strong.

It was a major blow to Al Qaida and the killers and terrorists.

I send greetings to all those observing Juneteenth.

Success in Iraq will depend upon the capacity of the new Government to provide for its people.

What you're doing is important, that democracy in Iraq is not only important to the 12 million people that went to the polls and their families, but democracy in Iraq is important in the war on terror.

This government at all levels takes seriously the mission that's happening there.

I think your recommendations to us on how to win in Iraq are valid.

The goal is to accomplish our mission as quickly as possible so our troops can come home.