And, clearly, putting a 'Mission Accomplished' on an aircraft carrier was a mistake. It sent the wrong message.
George H.W. Bush: “And, clearly, putting a 'Mission Accomplished' on an aircraft carrier was a mistake. It sent the wrong message.”
On the recordJanuary 11, 2009
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Bush acknowledges the misstep of the 'Mission Accomplished' banner.
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