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George H.W. Bush: The question is, who ought to make that decision? The Congress or the commanders? And as you know my position is clear…

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

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

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