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J.C. Watts: “I think if this criticism grows from generals, I think, you know, the president's going to be faced with a pretty…”

On the recordApril 16, 2006
I think if this criticism grows from generals, I think, you know, the president's going to be faced with a pretty serious challenge.
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J.C. Watts
Oklahoma

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J.C. Watts discusses the potential political implications for President Bush if criticism of Secretary Rumsfeld from military generals increases.

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