US President George W Bush tries to gain some support for the Iraq campaign just a few weeks before the feared reports will be presented to the Congress by the top commanding officer in Iraq and the US ambassador.

The White House leader is heavily criticized for refusing to consider a partial withdrawal from Iraq and everyone seems to be eagerly expecting the reports filled by General David Petraeus and ambassador Ryan Crocker next month.

Throughout the past week, Bush stressed the importance of consistency in Iraq despite losses and a flare up of violence that gave the government of Nuri al-Maliki another blow. The Iraqi Prime Minister was criticized for failing to cope with the raising tensions, but Bush unexpectedly made a radical turn and defended al-Maliki and his policy.

The leader then drew a parallel between the events that followed the Vietnam war and a possible pullout from the Middle East, saying suffering could return if American troops return to the United States.

His supporters began doubting a success in Iraq and advised Bush to consider a partial withdrawal that would act as a warning signal for the Baghdad government, who is still torn apart by disputes between several blocs.

Even so, Bush continues to support the war and reconstruction program initiated in Iraq comparing it to the similar one launched after World War II in Asia.

“America's enduring presence and perseverance on that continent (Asia) aided the rise of democracy, helped transform American enemies into American allies, and made our country safer,” he said.

About 20,000 soldiers were sent to Iraq earlier this year, Bush hoping to quell the sectarian violence that ravaged the country and continues to increase. The results of this strategy will be reflected in Petraeus’ report, along with the progress made by the Iraqi institutions in ending the social and political turmoil.

Bush gave several examples on how Iraqis are beginning to reconstruct destroyed regions and cooperate with coalition forces on tracking down terrorists hiding among civilians, but according to American media the discontent spread beyond the Washington offices to military members.