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George H.W. Bush: “I think immediate withdrawal from Iraq would be a mistake. I think those who advocate immediate withdrawal from not only…”

On the recordAugust 22, 2005
I think immediate withdrawal from Iraq would be a mistake. I think those who advocate immediate withdrawal from not only Iraq, but the Middle East, would be -- are advocating a policy that would weaken the United States.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush argues against immediate withdrawal from Iraq, stating it would weaken the U.S.

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