George Bush actually said...

If I didn't think we would succeed, I would pull our troops out. I cannot look mothers and dads in the eye... I can't ask this good Marine to go into harm's way, if I didn't believe, one, we're going to succeed, and two, it's necessary for the security of the United States.

Context

Bush emphasizes his belief in the necessity of the Iraq war for U.S. security.

03/21/2006

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