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George W. Bush: “An Iraq that can self-govern, provide basic services to its people, and be an ally in the war on terror will mean that…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2007
An Iraq that can self-govern, provide basic services to its people, and be an ally in the war on terror will mean that all of us have accepted a great challenge and laid a foundation of peace for our children and grandchildren.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Following a Briefing By Provincial Reconstruction Team Leaders and Brigade Combat Commanders

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