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George H.W. Bush: “I am prepared to risk my presidency to do what I think is right. I was going to act and, if it could cost the…”

On the recordApril 15, 2004
I am prepared to risk my presidency to do what I think is right. I was going to act and, if it could cost the presidency, I fully realize that.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush expressed his willingness to risk his presidency for the decision to take military action in Iraq.

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