For decades, free nations tolerated oppression in the Middle East for the sake of stability. In practice, this approach brought little stability and much oppression, so I have changed this policy.

I really think it's important for presidents to exit the stage gracefully.

I've heard the call. I believe God wants me to run for president.

We have now reached a turning point in the struggle between freedom and terror.

We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbour them.

I am comfortable knowing that I put my heart and soul into the presidency.

I want the Iraqis to understand that we are with them and that they have to make tough decisions, and we'll help them make those tough decisions for this country, for this democracy to survive. And they've made some tough decisions.