I know there's a lot of speculation that these reports in Washington mean there's going to be some kind of graceful exit. In my judgment, if we were to leave before the job is done, it would only embolden terrorists.
George H.W. Bush: “I know there's a lot of speculation that these reports in Washington mean there's going to be some kind of graceful…”
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President Bush addresses concerns about troop withdrawal and its potential impact on terrorism.
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