Let Your Family, Staff, And Friends Know

Now, Settle Down, Settle Down. Hell, I'm An Old Man, It's Early In The Morning And I'm Gathering My Thoughts Here.

Walk Around. If You Are Invisible, The Mystique Of The President's Office May Perpetuate Inaccurate Impressions About You Or The President, To His Detriment. After All, You May Not Be As Bad As They're Saying.

The Secretary Of Defense Is Not A Super General Or Admiral. His Task Is To Exercise Civilian Control Over The Department For The Commander-in-chief And The Country.

When It Comes To Reconstruction, Before We Turn To The American Taxpayer, We Will Turn First To The Resources Of The Iraqi Government And The International Community.

Whatever New Threats And Challenges May Emerge, Our Nation Will Be Able To Face Them Squarely, Deal With Them, And Yet Allow Our People To Continue To Live Free And Unafraid. The Decisions You Make, The Courage And Creativity You Bring To Your Responsibilities, Will Determine America's Future. Liberty And Our Way Of Life Are Fragile Gifts - Their Care Is In Your Hands. We Thank You For Stepping Forward To Shoulder That Immense Responsibility. Your Country Is Grateful, And Proud Of Each Of You.