Iraq and Afghanistan are now democracies and they are allies in the cause of freedom and peace.

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace. We know that oppressive governments support terror, while free governments fight the terrorists in their midst. We know that free peoples embrace progress and life, instead of becoming the recruits for murderous ideologies.

I've made it clear, Madam President, that the war against terrorism is not a war against Muslims, nor is it a war against Arabs. It's a war against evil people who conduct crimes against innocent people.

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace.

You can't put democracy and freedom back into a box.

It's my first trip as president of the United States.

The legislature's job is to write law. It's the executive branch's job to interpret law.