If we were to be driven out of Iraq, extremists of all strains would be emboldened. al Qaeda could gain new recruits and new sanctuaries. Iran would benefit from the chaos and would be encouraged in its efforts to gain nuclear weapons and dominate the region.
Bush warns of the consequences of a U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, emphasizing the risks posed by extremist groups.
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