The fundamental question facing Iraq government is whether or not we will stand with reformers across the region. It's really the task. And we're going to stand with this government.

What people can dream, people can do.

I sent American troops to Iraq to make its people free, not to make them American. Iraqis will write their own history and find their own way.

It's kind of the Washington, D.C., chattering class. They kind of talk amongst themselves.

I kind of like to look at the ranch on Google, reminds me of where I want to be sometimes.

Ultimately, success is going to be up to the reformers, just like in Iraq. It's going to require Iraqis, the will of Iraqis to succeed. I understand that. And that's why our strategy is to give them the tools necessary to defend themselves and help them defend themselves; in this case right now mainly in Baghdad, but as well around the country.

I think anybody who doesn't think I'm smart enough to handle the job is underestimating.