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George H.W. Bush: “This senseless attack is an affront to people of faith throughout the world. The United States strongly condemns this…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2006
This senseless attack is an affront to people of faith throughout the world. The United States strongly condemns this cowardly act of terror and the subsequent attacks on other mosques and holy sites in Iraq. We will do everything in our power to help the Iraqi government identify and bring to justice those responsible for the terrorist acts. This is a moment of choosing for the Iraqi people.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush condemns the attacks in Iraq and emphasizes the importance of the moment for the Iraqi people.

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