President Bush: "America is engaged in a new struggle." At the same time, the President laid out his new plan for Iraq.
President Bush: "We can and we will prevail."
A Michigan Marine injured in the war returned home. Few can understand this war like Lance Corporal Gordan Bloom. Four Marines in his unit died in combat. Bloom himself was shot eight times just ten days ago.
Lcpl. Gordon Bloom, injured Marine: "I took some abdominal and chest wounds, and took a round in the leg."
Bloom is home recovering, comforted by friends and surrounded by family, but Bloom's Marine unit remains in Iraq, patrolling the streets and providing security.
Lcpl. Gordon Bloom: "I think things are gradually getting better, it's just a slow, slow process."
As the President commits more troops to the fight.
Lcpl. Gordon Bloom: "This is a strong commitment."
Bloom knows more Americans will be in harm's way.
Lcpl. Gordon Bloom: "It is war, so there will be casualties."
But he says, despite the danger, he supports the President's plan.
Lcpl. Gordon Bloom: "I hate to see us send more boys over there because it is a rough place, but I believe to finish the job, it's what it's going to take, if we pull out now, it's just going to get worse."