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George H.W. Bush: This new strategy will not yield an immediate end to suicide bombings, assassinations or IED attacks.

On the recordJanuary 30, 2007
This new strategy will not yield an immediate end to suicide bombings, assassinations or IED attacks.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush acknowledges the ongoing violence despite the new strategy.

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