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George H.W. Bush: “It will endanger our country to pull out of Iraq before we accomplish the mission.”

On the recordJune 13, 2006
It will endanger our country to pull out of Iraq before we accomplish the mission.
Said by
George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush argues against setting a timetable for troop withdrawal, emphasizing national security.

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