General DAVID PETRAEUS (U.S. Army): Success will take continued commitment, perseverance and sacrifice, all to make possible an opportunity for the all-important Iraqi political actions that are the key to long-term solutions to Iraq's many problems.
But this will take a good amount of patience, perseverance, commitment and presence by the international community and steady effort by our Afghan friends.
Instead I have focused on humility, trust, perseverance, creativity and the simple desire to step up and take on a challenge and make the world a better place.