No end to the bullshit, is there.

"History has shown that free nations are peaceful nations," Bush said in remarks to members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. "And by helping Iraqis build a lasting democracy, we spread the hope of liberty across a troubled region."

The United States will focus on political, security and economic elements, Bush said, to further assist Iraqis to establish democracy in their country.

"On the political side, we will help Iraqis consolidate the democratic gains they made last year," Bush said, "and help them build democratic institutions, a unified government, and a lasting free society."

"The United States also will help Iraqis bolster their military and police forces, Bush said.

"We will continue to strengthen the Iraqi security forces, with an emphasis on improving the capabilities of the Iraqi police," he said, "so that over the next 12 months Iraqi forces can take control of more territory from our coalition and take the lead in the fight."

"And the U.S. will continue to help Iraqis jump start their economy and refurbish the country's infrastructure, the president said. "

Arf