This way of life is worth defending.

When we make a pledge, we mean it. We keep our word, and what we begin, we will finish.

We expect the states to show us whether or not we're achieving simple objectives-like literacy, literacy in math, the ability to read and write.

The regime must allow immediate and unrestricted access to every site, every document, and every person identified by inspectors. Iraq can be certain that the old game of cheat-and-retreat tolerated at other times will no longer be tolerated.

We must help the reformers of the Middle East as they work for freedom, and strive to build a community of peaceful, democratic nations.

The course of this nation does not depend on the decisions of others.

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.