Feb 4, 2004
As the chief weapons inspector said, we have not yet found the stockpile of weapons that we thought were there. Knowing what I knew then and knowing what I know today, America did the right thing in Iraq.
George H.W. Bush
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George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1989, to January 20, 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush was a World War II veteran and served in various roles within the U.S. government, including as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1977. His presidency is noted for significant events such as the Gulf War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as his efforts in foreign policy and international diplomacy.
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Feb 1, 2004
So I'm putting together an independent bipartisan commission to analyze where we stand, what we can do better as we fight this war against terror.
Jan 29, 2004
Congress is now going to have to work with us to make sure that we set priorities and our fiscally wise with the taxpayers' money. I'm confident they can do that if they're willing to make tough choices.
Jan 28, 2004
It's hard to be optimistic during a period when you're marching to war. Marching to war is not a positive thought. Now we're marching to peace. Now times have changed. We're beyond that period. We'll debate about the decision. I look…
Jan 28, 2004
I've got great confidence in our intelligence community. They are unbelievably hardworking, dedicated people who are doing a great job for America.
Jan 27, 2004
We know from years of intelligence, not only our own intelligence services, but other intelligence gathering organizations, that he had weapons. After all, he used them.
Jan 26, 2004
There is no doubt in my mind the world is a better place without Saddam Hussein. America is more secure, the world is safer, and the people of Iraq are free.
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