George H.W. Bush: “The benchmarks will make it more likely we win. Withdrawing on an…”

On the recordOctober 24, 2006

The benchmarks will make it more likely we win. Withdrawing on an artificial timetable means we lose.

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Bush argues against a fixed timetable for troop withdrawal, stating it would lead to loss.

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George H.W. Bush: “The benchmarks will make it more likely we win. Withdrawing on an artificial timetable means we lose.”