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George H.W. Bush: Support for our troops is strong here in the United States, and it wasn't during the Vietnam era. So, I see differences.…

On the recordNovember 15, 2006
Support for our troops is strong here in the United States, and it wasn't during the Vietnam era. So, I see differences. I really do.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush discusses the differences in public support for troops between the current Iraq war and the Vietnam War.

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