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George H.W. Bush: The United States will not abandon Iraq. We will not leave that country to the terrorists who attacked America and want…

On the recordMarch 19, 2006
The United States will not abandon Iraq. We will not leave that country to the terrorists who attacked America and want to attack us again.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush asserts the U.S. commitment to Iraq and the fight against terrorism.

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