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George H.W. Bush: There's a fundamental difference between many of the Democrats and my party, and that is they want to leave before the…

On the recordAugust 20, 2006
There's a fundamental difference between many of the Democrats and my party, and that is they want to leave before the job is completed in Iraq. And again, I repeat, these are decent people. You know, they're just as American as I am. I just happen to strongly disagree with them.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush contrasts his position on Iraq with that of the Democrats, emphasizing his disagreement.

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