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George H.W. Bush: “No, I haven't questioned whether or not it was right to take Saddam Hussein out, nor have I questioned the necessity for…”

On the recordDecember 19, 2006
No, I haven't questioned whether or not it was right to take Saddam Hussein out, nor have I questioned the necessity for the American people -- I mean, I have questioned it. I have come to the conclusion it was the right decision.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush reaffirms his belief in the decision to invade Iraq.

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