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George H.W. Bush: “The failure of Iraqi democracy would embolden terrorists around the world and increase dangers to the American people…”

On the recordNovember 5, 2003
The failure of Iraqi democracy would embolden terrorists around the world and increase dangers to the American people and extinguish the hopes of millions in the region.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush warns that a failed democracy in Iraq would have global repercussions.

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