The President's News Conference
10/12/1989
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
President George W. Bush expanded their scope and pace, and doubled their budgets.
the detention facility had become a propaganda tool for our enemies and a distraction for our allies.
If we leave Iraq before our commanders say that we are ready we will be risking the future of Iraq.
it's time to put it aside. But, you know, from team Bush, it's a bitter pill to swallow, but you know what? You get back...