President Bush delivered a speech emphasizing the need for economic reform and increased security in Iraq and expressed optimism for upcoming elections but said Iraq will continue to face challenges after the vote. After a background report, a reporter discusses…

President Bush spoke to the Council on Foreign Relations Wednesday about rebuilding Iraq. Following excerpts from his speech, a senator and a USAID official overseeing the effort offer their reactions.

Allegations that the U.S. military paid Iraqi newspapers to print stories favorable to the U.S. effort has sparked criticism that the military may have subverted its democratic goal for Iraq. Two media experts with opposing views debate the implications.

President Bush on Wednesday defended his strategy in Iraq and pledged to continue the war against terrorism. Two members of the Senate Armed Forces Committee discuss the president's speech on victory in Iraq, the possibilities of withdrawal and changing public…