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On the recordJuly 16, 2006
What about Kofi? That seems odd. Well, I don't like the sequence of it. His attitude is basically, cease-fire and everything else happens. You know what I'm saying?
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush expresses frustration about Kofi Annan's approach to the conflict, suggesting that a cease-fire is not sufficient.

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