Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 19, 2006
I haven't made any decisions about troop increases or troop decreases, and won't, until I hear from a variety of sources, including our own United States military.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President Bush discusses the need for input from military sources before making decisions on troop levels.

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