On the recordOctober 7, 2007
Because of this success, General Petraeus believes we have now reached the point where we can maintain our security gains with fewer American forces.
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transcripts.cnn.comGeorge H.W. Bush: “Because of this success, General Petraeus believes we have now reached the point where we can maintain our security…”
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President Bush discusses the reduction of American forces in Iraq due to perceived success.
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