In the short term, we will work with every government in the Middle East dedicated to destroying the terrorist networks. In the longer term, we will expect a higher standard of reform and democracy from our friends in the region.
George H.W. Bush: “In the short term, we will work with every government in the Middle East dedicated to destroying the terrorist networks.…”
On the recordJune 1, 2004
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President Bush outlines U.S. policy goals in the Middle East regarding terrorism and democracy.
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