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On the recordJanuary 17, 2007
We may not be providing as quickly as he wants, but nevertheless it's a good sign when the prime minister says, just give us the capabilities. And that's precisely what my new strategy and new plan is attempting to do.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush responds to Maliki's criticism and emphasizes his strategy to support Iraqi forces.

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