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March 21, 2006 | Last Updated 3:17 p.m. (EST)

Press Conference of the President
President Bush on Tuesday said, "...We've got a strategy for victory, and we're making progress because the men and women of the United States military are showing magnificent courage and they're making important sacrifices that have brought Iraq to an historic moment -- the opportunity to build a democracy that reflects its country's diversity, that serves its people, and is an active partner in the fight against the terrorists."

President Welcomes President Sirleaf of Liberia to the White House
President Bush on Tuesday said, "It has been such an honor to welcome you, Madam President, to the Oval Office. I find that one of the interesting parts of my job is to be able to talk to pioneers, and Madam President, you're a pioneer. You're the first woman elected President to any country on the continent of Africa. And that requires courage, and vision, and the desire to improve the lives of your people. And I congratulate you on that."
In Focus: Global Diplomacy

President Discusses War on Terror and Operation Iraqi Freedom
President Bush on Monday said, "The United States will not abandon Iraq. We will not leave that country to the terrorists who attacked America and want to attack us again. We will leave Iraq, but when we do, it will be from a position of strength, not weakness. Americans have never retreated in the face of thugs and assassins, and we will not begin now."
Fact Sheet: Strategy for Victory: Clear, Hold, and Build
In Focus: Renewal in Iraq

Progress in Iraq Discussed
Kevin Bergner, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Iraq, discussed progress in Iraq Monday. Read the transcript.

President Welcomes NATO Secretary General to the White House
President Bush on Monday said, "We've just had a wide-ranging discussion on a variety of issues, which is what you'd expect when allies and friends come together. We discussed Iraq, and I want to thank NATO for its involvement in helping train Iraqi security forces so they can end up protecting the Iraqi people from the -- from those who want to kill innocent life in order to affect the outcome of that democracy."
In Focus: Global Diplomacy

President George W. Bush answers reporters questions, Tuesday morning, March 21, 2006, during a news briefing at the White House. White House photo by Paul Morse

Discuss Efforts to Combat Online Child Exploitation Julie Myers, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will discuss the recent arrest of dozens of people associated with a private child pornography chat room today at 4pm (ET). Submit a question.

President of Liberia

Today, the President met with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia and discussed cooperative efforts in reconstruction, education, HIV/AIDS treatment, democratic reform, and other topics of mutual concern.

Democracy in Iraq

On Monday, President Bush traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, and discussed our work with all elements of Iraqi society to remove the terrorists and restore order in Iraqi cities, to rebuild homes and communities, and achieve stability. The President highlighted concrete examples of real progress and how the strategy for victory is succeeding. Click here to learn more.

National Security Strategy

On Thursday, the White House released President Bush's second term National Security Strategy, which reflects the President's most solemn obligation: to protect the security of the American people. Click here to read the report.

Gulf Coast
Rebuilding and Recovery President and Mrs. Bush recently traveled to the Gulf Coast region to assess ongoing hurricane recovery and rebuilding efforts. Significant progress has been made in the six months since Hurricane Katrina, but much work remains. Click here to learn more about recovery and rebuilding efforts.