Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.

When you're writing about something that happened, it helps you transition to the present.

People should be allowed to express their opinion. But, Americans need to know I'll be making up my mind based upon the latest intelligence and how best to protect our own country, plus our friends and allies.

And our security will require all Americans to be forward-looking and resolute, to be ready for pre-emptive action.

America needs a military where our breast and brightest are proud to serve.

The bill Congress sent me would take away one of the most valuable tools in the war on terror... so today I vetoed it.

I saw a poll that said the right track/wrong track in Iraq was better than here in America. It's pretty darn strong. I mean, the people see a better future.