The story today is going to be very discouraging to the American people.
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.
It is our country's destiny to emerge victorious in the war on terror.
If the Iraqi government were to say, get out, he would have no choice but to get out.
Failure in Iraq will cause generations to suffer, in my judgment. Al Qaeda will be emboldened.
I would like to see us in a different configuration at some point in time in Iraq.
I would hope that they would recognize that the results would be catastrophic. But this is a sovereign nation, Martha. We are there at their request.
I would hope the Senate and the Congress would move expeditiously to finish their hearings.
We removed the arbitrary timetables for withdraw and the restrictions on our military commanders that some in Congress had supported.
We removed the arbitrary timetables for withdrawal and the restrictions on our military commanders that some in Congress have supported.





