George H.W. Bush said "If we leave Iraq before our commanders say that we are ready we will be risking the future of Iraq." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 12, 2014

If we leave Iraq before our commanders say that we are ready we will be risking the future of Iraq.

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Bush warned against leaving Iraq prematurely, predicting mass killings and the need for U.S. troops to return.

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