“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

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On the recordJune 12, 2006
The fate and future of Iraq is in their hands. And our job is to help them succeed, and we will.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

President Bush emphasizes the responsibility of the Iraqi government for their future and the U.S. commitment to support them.

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