We remain united with the British, and our allies around the world, in our resolve to defeat terrorism and bring those who commit these acts to justice.

This is a form of double taxation and it's simply unfair.

We will never forget and we will not relent until our job is done.

I am confident that in the end freedom and democracy will prevail over terror and tyranny. We will win this war on terror - and when we do Americans, the British, Iraqis, and people around the world will be more secure.

The road ahead is not easy. Iraq is currently the center of the war on terror.

In mid-May, the House of Representatives approved the full amount of money that the Veterans Administration said was needed for next year - plus an additional $1 billion increase for veterans' health care.

As long as every generation rises to its challenges and stands up in defense of liberty - as Americans have done in the past and as our men and women continue to do today - our nation will remain free and strong.