“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordJuly 11, 2006
To seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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President Bush outlines his administration's goal of promoting democracy globally.

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