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George H.W. Bush: I spent time talking with them about what it meant to fail and what it means when we succeed.

On the recordMay 9, 2007
I spent time talking with them about what it meant to fail and what it means when we succeed.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush discusses the importance of understanding the consequences of success and failure in Iraq.

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