Political Quotes

On the recordApril 30, 2007
Setting a deadline for withdrawal is setting a date for failure. And that would be irresponsible.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President Bush vetoed a war spending bill and explained his reasoning against setting a withdrawal deadline.

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