George W Bush says he's listening to the Iraq debate, but his decision on how to oust Saddam Hussein will be based on fresh intelligence.
He says the reports will look at how best to protect America and its allies.
The US president said he was aware that "some very intelligent people" were expressing their opinions about Saddam Hussein and Iraq.
He stated: "We'll continue to consult. It's a healthy debate for people to express their opinion.
"America needs to know, I'll be making up my mind based upon the latest intelligence, and how best to protect our own country plus our friends and allies."
Congressional hearings earlier this month examined various ways to achieve the US government's stated policy of seeking a regime change in Baghdad, and a steady stream of news reports have suggested the administration is actively reviewing various war plans.
Some fellow Republicans have in recent days strongly advised Mr Bush against military action.
Brent Scowcroft, who was national security adviser under Mr Bush's father and President Gerald Ford, wrote in the Wall Street Journal this week: "An attack on Iraq at this time would seriously jeopardise, if not destroy, the global counter-terrorist campaign we have undertaken."