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George H.W. Bush: “But the most painful aspect of the presidency is the fact that I know my decisions have caused young men and women to…”

On the recordDecember 19, 2006
But the most painful aspect of the presidency is the fact that I know my decisions have caused young men and women to lose their lives.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush reflects on the consequences of his decisions regarding the Iraq war.

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