Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 30, 2004
Who would prefer that Saddam's torture chambers still be open? Who would wish that more mass graves were still being filled?
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush reflected on the reasons for the Iraq war, emphasizing the removal of Saddam Hussein.

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