At this hearing on Oct. 18, 2005, Sec. of State Condoleeza Rice discusses the U.S. strategy in Iraq. ¿I have spoken many times about why we are there. Today I want to discuss how to assure victory. In short, with the Iraqi government, our strategy -- the key -- is to clear, hold, & build: clear areas from insurgent control, hold them securely, & build durable, national Iraqi institutions.¿