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George H.W. Bush: “The administration had blamed a similar report in 'Newsweek' for spurring anti-American demonstrations in Afghanistan…”

On the recordMay 18, 2005
The administration had blamed a similar report in 'Newsweek' for spurring anti-American demonstrations in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Discussion about the administration's response to reports of abuse at Guantanamo Bay.

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