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George H.W. Bush: “And the definition of success, as I described, is, you know, sectarian violence down. Success is not no violence.”

On the recordMay 1, 2007
And the definition of success, as I described, is, you know, sectarian violence down. Success is not no violence.
Said by
George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush redefines success in Iraq amidst ongoing violence.

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