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On the recordMay 17, 2007
America will change our strategy to help the Iraqis carry out their campaign to put down sectarian violence and bring security to the people of Baghdad. This will require increasing American force levels.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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George W. Bush discusses a change in strategy to address sectarian violence in Baghdad and the need to increase American troop levels.

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