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John B. King Jr.: “The Democrats will push and push. They understand their powers are limited. They are hoping -- hoping that the message…”

On the recordNovember 8, 2006
The Democrats will push and push. They understand their powers are limited. They are hoping -- hoping that the message of the election, the message of Secretary Baker, and the message of other Republicans convince the president to make the changes on his own.

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King discusses the Democrats' strategy in influencing Iraq policy after the election.

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