PM John Howard of Australia is a great friend to us. Perhaps even better than Blair (not to disparage Blair's staunch support).
It would be wonderful if John Howard would be standing up there too...
I like him as well. he's been very strong.
Just an aside: We're getting a NASTY storm here -- we've already lost TWO trees (fortunately they fell away from vs toward the house)!!
Bush - Once again, as the Iraqis stand up, we'll stand down as our commanders on the ground determine. The Iraqi Defense Ministry isn't set yet. We will win.
Blair - I think it's possible for Iraq to take over fast as the Iraqi PM wants. There's no excuse anymore for anybody to engage in violence in Iraq as everybody has a voice. Nobody I talked to from any of the factions want us out now.