1. We are better off without Saddam.
2. We are making progress in helping Iraqis defend themselves. Over the next year we will be advancing our plan for this. Some fine units have been stood up so far, problem will be solved when Iraqis see their own people defending them.
Did he mention anything about the fence on the border and the 100,000 new border guards?..........
"Carl [meaning Carl Cameron of Fox] welcome to the beat. Is everybody here excited about him being here?......Please express a little more enthusiasm for him." LOL1
Bush notes the scare tactics used to stymie reform.
Next question returns to inaugural address and incorporates Rice's testimony and how "we're" (the press corps) "confused".
Are other countries now on notice?
GWB: Foreign policy is not an either/or proposition.