Iraq is a central front in the war on terror, and it is absolutely essential that we win it. We cannot tuck tail and run. We have to prevail,

One of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the war on terror.

One of the most important battle fronts in this war on terror is Iraq,

I think this is a very crucial time for the future of Iraq, ... The terrorists don't have anything to win the hearts and minds of the people of Iraq. All they care to do is disrupt.

to support America's war on terrorism and to rid Iraq of a terrible dictator.

It's a very proud civilization. They went through the (Iran-Iraq) war and the revolution. They're certainly capable of suffering.