President George W.Bush said Monday that the US-led coalition still faces difficult work in Iraq despite the capture of ousted Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.

"The terrorists in Iraq remain dangerous.The work of our coalition remains difficult and will require further sacrifice,"Bush said at a press conference in the White House.

"Yet it should now be clear to all:Iraq is on the path to freedom,"he quickly added."And a free Iraq will serve the peace and security of America and the world,"Bush said.