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George H.W. Bush: “They were just guessing as to what the conditions might be like. The Iraqi citizens are defying the pessimistic…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2004
They were just guessing as to what the conditions might be like. The Iraqi citizens are defying the pessimistic predictions. The Iraqi citizens are headed toward free elections.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush defends the situation in Iraq and expresses optimism about the upcoming elections.

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