It is a tough choice. In war, people die. But when we refuse to confront the enemy, we will face the enemy in New York and Washington, as we did on 9-11. As for responsiblity, of course we stand by our decision to go to war on Iraq. President Kennedy said that friend and foe alike should know where America stands.
George W. BushThere is only one course of action against terrorists: to defeat them abroad before they attack us at home.
George W. BushI'm not the expert on how the Iraqi people think, because I live in America, where it's nice and safe and secure.
George W. BushAny sign that says we're going to leave Iraq before the job is done simply emboldens terrorists and creates a certain amount of doubt for people, so they won't take the risk necessary to help a civil society evolve in the country.
George W. Bush