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George H.W. Bush: I repeat what our major general said, or leading general said in the region. He said if we withdraw before the job is…

On the recordAugust 21, 2006
I repeat what our major general said, or leading general said in the region. He said if we withdraw before the job is done, the enemy will follow us here. I strongly agree with that.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush emphasizes the importance of completing the mission in Iraq to prevent threats from following the U.S. home.

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