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George H.W. Bush: the progress made remains fragile and that further troop pullouts after the surge forces leave would have to wait.

On the recordApril 9, 2008
the progress made remains fragile and that further troop pullouts after the surge forces leave would have to wait.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President Bush supports General Petraeus's assessment on troop withdrawals.

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