I felt like we were rushing into this. But, because of my position and my affection for the president and my belief and trust in he and his advisers, I gave them the benefit of the doubt. And, looking back on it and reflecting on it now, I don't think I should have.
McClellan reflects on his doubts about the Iraq war and acknowledges he should have questioned the administration more.
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