President Bush on Iraq's future

Martina Stewart

14 years ago

President Bush addressed the American public about the Iraq war on Thursday night.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - U.S. successes in Iraq mean "we can begin seeing troops come home," President Bush announced Thursday night.

But Bush cautioned that the U.S. must not abandon Iraq while it is "fighting for its survival."

Earlier, the White House said Bush will pledge to bring home 5,700 soldiers from Iraq by Christmas.