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George H.W. Bush: Of course, I considered all options, but -- absolutely. You know, ultimately, I had great faith in the universality of…

On the recordDecember 15, 2008
Of course, I considered all options, but -- absolutely. You know, ultimately, I had great faith in the universality of liberty.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush acknowledges that he considered troop withdrawal options but chose to stay committed to the mission in Iraq.

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