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George W. Bush: “I believe it's necessary for the Iraqi people to vote on January the 30th because it provides an opportunity for people…”

On the recordDecember 5, 2004
I believe it's necessary for the Iraqi people to vote on January the 30th because it provides an opportunity for people to participate in democracy.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Following Discussions With President Ghazi al-Ujayl al-Yawr of the Iraqi Interim Government and an Exchange With...

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