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George H.W. Bush: “I saw firsthand the strength of his character, and his deep determination to succeed, to build a country that can…”

On the recordJune 13, 2006
I saw firsthand the strength of his character, and his deep determination to succeed, to build a country that can sustain itself, govern itself and defend itself.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush expresses confidence in Iraq's new prime minister after his visit to Baghdad.

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