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George W. Bush: “In other words, when we begin to draw down troops from Iraq, it will be from a position of strength and success, not…”

On the recordSeptember 2, 2007
In other words, when we begin to draw down troops from Iraq, it will be from a position of strength and success, not from a position of fear and failure.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks to United States Military Personnel at Al Asad Air Base

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