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George H.W. Bush: “The enemy in Iraq believes America will run. That's why they are willing to kill innocent civilians, relief workers…”

On the recordNovember 2, 2003
The enemy in Iraq believes America will run. That's why they are willing to kill innocent civilians, relief workers, coalition troops. America will never run.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush emphasizes America's resolve to not retreat from Iraq despite ongoing violence.

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