President Meets with Iraq Study Group President Bush on Wednesday said, "Iraq is a complex situation. It is vital that we succeed. And the fact that you all are willing to lend your expertise to help chart the way forward means a lot. ... We've got Republicans at the table, we've got Democrats at the table, we've got people who've served in the administration, administrations past, our court system, and the legislative branch, and you bring a lot of expertise and a lot of knowledge. And the fact that you're willing to lend your expertise and knowledge to help our country means a lot." In Focus: Renewal in Iraq

Progress in Iraq Discussed Peter Rodman, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, discussed progress in Iraq. Read Transcript.

Press Conference of the President President Bush on Wednesday said, "By helping this new government succeed, we'll be closer to completing our mission, and the mission is to develop a country that can govern itself, sustain itself, and defend itself, and a country that is an ally in the war on terror. We'll seize this moment of opportunity to help the Prime Minister. We'll defeat our common enemies. We'll help build a lasting democracy in the heart of the Middle East, and that will make Americans and Iraqis and the world more secure."

President Bush Welcomes President Uribe of Colombia to the White House President Bush on Wednesday said, "President Uribe is a personal friend. I'm able to talk very frankly with him about a variety of subjects. I told him that one of the things I admire is he's a strong believer in democracy, human rights, human dignity. He's got a tough job in dealing with narco-terrorist groups in his country, but he's committed to dealing firmly with narco-terrorism. He's committed to helping reconcile past differences. He's committed to helping people get back into society. And I appreciate those commitments." In Focus: Global Diplomacy

President Bush Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq, Meets with Prime Minister Maliki in Baghdad President Bush on Tuesday said, "We discussed the security strategy. We discussed an economic strategy, a reconstruction strategy. And all of it makes sense to me. And so I've come to not only look you in the eye, I've also come to tell you that when America gives its word, it will keep its word; that it's in our interests that Iraq succeed. It's not only in the interests of the Iraqi people, it's in the interests of the American people and for people who love freedom." In Focus: Renewal in Iraq