On the recordMay 23, 2004
First of all that's up to General Abizaid. He is clearly indicating he would want more troops. It's coming up the chain of command. If that's what he wants, that's what he gets.
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transcripts.cnn.comGeorge H.W. Bush: “First of all that's up to General Abizaid. He is clearly indicating he would want more troops. It's coming up the chain…”
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Bush discusses the decision-making process regarding troop levels in Iraq.
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