Text of Bush News Conference Thursday

Text of President Bush's remarks on Thursday, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions.

BUSH: Good morning. Thank you.

Yesterday, America lost an extraordinary first lady and a fine Texan, Lady Bird Johnson. She brought grace to the White House and beauty to our country.

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I send our condolences to her daughters, Lynda and Luci, and we offer our prayers to the Johnson family.

Before I answer some of your questions, today I'd like to provide the American people with an update on the situation in Iraq.

Since America began military operations in Iraq, the conflict there has gone through four major phases.

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