I would guess, I would surmise that some of the more spectacular bombings are done by al Qaeda suiciders.

You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.

Today the Iraqi and Afghan people are on the path to democracy and freedom. The governments that are rising will pose no threat to others. Instead of harboring terrorists, they're fighting terrorist groups. And this progress is good for the long-term security of all of us.

We've climbed the mighty mountain. I see the valley below, and it's a valley of peace.

You know, obviously I wish the violence would go down, but not as much as the Iraqi citizens would wish the violence would go down. But, incredibly enough, they showed great courage, and they want our help.

I am very comfortable with the strategic decisions that I made.

The true history of my administration will be written 50 years from now, and you and I will not be around to see it.