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George H.W. Bush: “In Iraq the cruelty of a few has brought discredit to their uniform and embarrassment to our country.”

On the recordMay 13, 2004
In Iraq the cruelty of a few has brought discredit to their uniform and embarrassment to our country.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President Bush expresses his disgust at the Iraqi prison abuse scandal and emphasizes support for the troops.

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