Yes, Jim, he spoke. The highlight was his five-step process to end, as the LA Times put it "Chaos in Iraq." I forgot what those steps were, though.
The speech, many say, had no effect. His popularity is sinking fast and 65% of Americans feel we're bogged down in Iraq akin to Vietnam.
His makeup artist did a good job on his face, though after his mountain biking end-over. That's what a lot of H'wood folks were looking for...