September 11, 20
3:00 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: I thank the leadership of the Congress for joining us here to discuss the testimonies delivered by General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker. For some, this isn't the first moment they've been in the White House today, and I want to thank the leaders for joining Laura and me and the Vice President and his wife, Lynne, as we memorated the -- a day that really helped -- or it did define our nation, which is 9/11/2001. We also had a church service earlier, and I thank particularly the Speaker and the Leader for being there, as well.
Secondly, all of us around this table are saddened by the loss of Congressman Paul Gillmor. Congressman Blunt has just e from his memorial service. All of us offer our prayers to the Gillmor family during this difficult time.
And finally, I've asked the leadership to e and share their thoughts about Iraq. As I mentioned, we've had a series of hearings where our mander on the ground and ambassador in Iraq have talked about a way forward. I think it's very important before I make up my mind that I consult with the leaders of the House and the Senate. I thank the members for ing and giving me their honest appraisal of whether they think we can find mon ground or not and how they think we ought to proceed.
So thank you ing; appreciate you being here.
END 3:01 P.M. EDT
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