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On the recordMay 23, 2004
The president tonight will characterize what is going on in Iraq as a battle between hope and between tragedy and the president will outline what the White House calls a five point plan to transition Iraq to a new sovereign government.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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John King discusses President Bush's upcoming speech and his characterization of the situation in Iraq.

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