George Bush actually said...

The killers taking innocent life is in some cases sectarian. I happen to view it as criminal as well as sectarian. I think any time you murder somebody, you're a criminal.

Context

Bush discusses the nature of violence in Iraq, framing it as both sectarian and criminal.

11/29/2006

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