“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordJune 1, 2006
One of the things that happens in a transparent society like ours, is that there is -- there will be a full and complete investigation. The world will see the full and complete investigation.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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President Bush emphasizes the commitment to a transparent investigation regarding the allegations of U.S. military actions.

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