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George W. Bush: “I'm very optimistic and very encouraged about a free Iraq becoming a stable partner in peace.”

On the recordFebruary 17, 2005
I'm very optimistic and very encouraged about a free Iraq becoming a stable partner in peace.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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