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George W. Bush: If you want to keep the peace, you've got to have the authorization to use force.

On the recordSeptember 18, 2002
If you want to keep the peace, you've got to have the authorization to use force.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Following a Meeting With Secretary of State Colin L. Powell and an Exchange With Reporters

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