Friday, June 18, 2004
Bush: I will not yield
President Bush:
They want America to abandon the mission and to break our word, so they're attacking our soldiers and free Iraqis. They're doing everything in their power to prevent the full transition to democracy.
And we can expect more attacks in the coming few weeks -- more car bombs, more suiciders, More attempts on the lives of Iraqi officials.
But our coalition is standing firm. New Iraq's leaders are not intimidated. I will not yield, and neither will the leaders of Iraq.
We're committed. We're consistent. We're focused. The terrorists will fail.
And the terrorists will fail because courageous men and women like you are standing in their way.
All who serve in the United States military, can take pride in the great work you have accepted.
Your fellow citizens know that your work is not easy. The days are hot. Your mission is hard... You've missed your families. Your families miss you.
Some of you have lost comrades, good men and women you will never forget. And America will never forget them either.
You're sacrificing greatly for our country. And our country has needed that sacrifice.
By fighting terrorists abroad, you are making the American people more secure here at home.
And by acting in the best traditions of duty and honor, you are making our country and your commander in chief incredibly proud.
May God bless you. And may God continue to bless the United States. Thank you, all. Thank you, all, very much.
President Salutes the Military at Macdill Air Force Base
Remarks by the President to Military Personnel - Transcript (Click Here)
President Bush:
They want America to abandon the mission and to break our word, so they're attacking our soldiers and free Iraqis. They're doing everything in their power to prevent the full transition to democracy.
And we can expect more attacks in the coming few weeks -- more car bombs, more suiciders, More attempts on the lives of Iraqi officials.
But our coalition is standing firm. New Iraq's leaders are not intimidated. I will not yield, and neither will the leaders of Iraq.
We're committed. We're consistent. We're focused. The terrorists will fail.
And the terrorists will fail because courageous men and women like you are standing in their way.
All who serve in the United States military, can take pride in the great work you have accepted.
Your fellow citizens know that your work is not easy. The days are hot. Your mission is hard... You've missed your families. Your families miss you.
Some of you have lost comrades, good men and women you will never forget. And America will never forget them either.
You're sacrificing greatly for our country. And our country has needed that sacrifice.
By fighting terrorists abroad, you are making the American people more secure here at home.
And by acting in the best traditions of duty and honor, you are making our country and your commander in chief incredibly proud.
May God bless you. And may God continue to bless the United States. Thank you, all. Thank you, all, very much.
President Salutes the Military at Macdill Air Force Base
Remarks by the President to Military Personnel - Transcript (Click Here)
