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George H.W. Bush: “I think it was made because he felt that this was a symbol of terrible abuse, first starting with Saddam Hussein.”

On the recordMay 23, 2004
I think it was made because he felt that this was a symbol of terrible abuse, first starting with Saddam Hussein.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Suzy DeFrancis explains the reasoning behind President Bush's decision to tear down Abu Ghraib prison.

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