Washington, July 1, SPA -- President George W. Bush called Saturday for patience as U.S. forces conduct stepped-up operations in Iraq. "We're still at the beginning of this offensive, but we're seeing some hopeful signs," Bush said in his weekly radio address. "We're engaging the enemy, and killing or capturing hundreds," said Bush. "The fight in Iraq has been tough, and it will remain difficult," he added.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/463746