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George W. Bush: I concluded that to step back from the fight in Baghdad would have disastrous consequences for people in America.

On the recordFebruary 20, 2007
I concluded that to step back from the fight in Baghdad would have disastrous consequences for people in America.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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