Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 25, 2007
If somebody's trying to harm our troops, or stop us from achieving our goal, or killing innocent citizens in Iraq, that we will stop them.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President Bush emphasizes the U.S. commitment to protect its troops and civilians in Iraq from Iranian threats.

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