iraq's future. listen to what he said. >> liberated iraq. can show the power of freedom. to transform that vital region by bringing hope and progress into the lives of millions. america's interests in security and america's belief in liberty both lead in the same direction to a free and peaceful iraq. >> that was the hope, bobby. i remember when i was in palusia in mosul back in 2005 even then i was there with the central commander. there were a lot of concerns at the time that this was not necessarily going to work out as so many had hoped. >> yes, i was in baghdad and watching that speech on television with a number of iraqi friends. and colleagues. and there was a brief moment for