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Bill Clinton: “I just think that we ought to let these elections take place first and then recognize that now everybody, the Bush…”

On the recordDecember 1, 2005
I just think that we ought to let these elections take place first and then recognize that now everybody, the Bush administration, all the Democrats and all the leaders of the Iraqi factions all believe there should be a substantial drawdown of American troops next year.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Clinton emphasizes the consensus among political leaders on the need for a drawdown of American troops in Iraq after the elections.

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