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George W. Bush: The enemy would like nothing more than the United States to precipitously pull out and withdraw before the Iraqis are…

On the recordJanuary 25, 2005
The enemy would like nothing more than the United States to precipitously pull out and withdraw before the Iraqis are prepared to defend themselves.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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The President's News Conference

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