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George H.W. Bush: “Members of the United States Congress from both political parties, including my opponent, looked at the intelligence…”

On the recordJuly 29, 2004
Members of the United States Congress from both political parties, including my opponent, looked at the intelligence, and they saw a threat. One of the lessons of September the 11th is we must deal with threats before they fully materialize.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush defends his decision to go to war in Iraq by referencing congressional support for the intelligence on threats.

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