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On the recordMay 2, 2007
The question is, who ought to make that decision? The Congress or the commanders? And as you know my position is clear, I'm a commander guy.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush asserts his belief that military decisions should be made by commanders rather than Congress.

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