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George H.W. Bush: I've heard some ideas that would lead to defeat, and I reject those ideas. Ideas such as leaving before the job is done.

On the recordDecember 12, 2006
I've heard some ideas that would lead to defeat, and I reject those ideas. Ideas such as leaving before the job is done.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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George W. Bush discusses his stance on U.S. military presence in Iraq and rejects the idea of withdrawing troops prematurely.

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