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

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

It is their country, and it is incumbent upon us to do everything we can to help them succeed.

I fully recognize that's not going to end the war.

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

The killing of Zarqawi is an important victory in the global war on terror.

Iraqis can be justly proud of their new Government and its early steps to improve their security.

There's still difficult work ahead in Iraq.

Yet this week, the ideology of terror has suffered a severe blow.

The work ahead will require more sacrifice and the continued patience of the American people.

This was a good week for the cause of freedom.