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Thu 10 Oct 2006US not satisfied with Iraq progress, says BushPresident George Bush has warned Iraq that America's patience may be running out, but promised that US forces would remain there until it becomes stable and peaceful. In his most sombre comments to date, he acknowledged that the US public was concerned at the worsening security situation in Iraq."I know many Americans are not satisfied with the situation in Iraq. I'm not satisfied either. And that is why we're taking new steps to help to secure Baghdad, and constantly adjusting our tactics across the country to meet the changing threat. But we cannot allow our dissatisfaction to turn into disillusionment about our purpose in this war," he said.