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George W. Bush: When freedom takes hold in Iraq, it will be a significant moment for the Iraqi people.

On the recordJanuary 6, 2005
When freedom takes hold in Iraq, it will be a significant moment for the Iraqi people.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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