[Reacting to those comments by the Democratic presidential nominee, Cheney characterized them as an] attack ... the man American must stand beside to defeat the terrorists. |
a clear-cut victory over the insurgents and terrorists. |
Ahmed was a year ahead of me, and we used to go swimming together. Adil and I were friends; our families knew each other. |
are outlaws or terrorists ... who do not represent the sentiments of the people of the towns. |
As far as Germany and France are concerned, really, this was a regrettable position they had, ... I don't think the Iraqis are going to forget easily that in the hour of need, those countries wanted to neglect Iraq. |
As we confront their constant delay and inclination to do evil, we will categorically not allow ... militias, ... This is the final call for them to disarm. |
Before me, there was another prime minister. His name was Bremer. He ran this country, he had this ministry and a lot of the corruption started then. ... There was no auditing. Airplanes were flying in and the money was handed out in suitcases. |
came in the right moment because he ultimately succeeded in putting the final pressure on Muqtada al-Sadr and the militias to do whatever was necessary to implement the conditions of the government. |
do not want a peaceful settlement. |
Elections will occur in Iraq on time in January, |
Employment opportunities are abounding in Iraq, |
First of all, this is our Iraq, and it is our duty to defend our country. We're counting on you to defend the country and regain its pride and its values, ... I'm here to check on you and tell you that all of Iraq is with you. |
For half a second, I wondered if I was dreaming. I saw something flickering, and I knew I was not dreaming. |
Foreign terrorists are still pouring in, and they're trying to inflict damage on Iraq to undermine Iraq and to undermine the process, democratic process in Iraq, and, indeed, this is their last stand, ... So they are putting a very severe fight on Iraq. We are winning. We will continue to win. We are going to prevail. |
Freedom and democracy are great goals we should achieve, ... We have great duties to face and stand up to. |