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George W. Bush: I think what's safe to say is that the initial phase of the war went well.

On the recordNovember 18, 2003
I think what's safe to say is that the initial phase of the war went well.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Interview With Abdul Rahman Al-Rashed of Al-Sharq Al-Awsat in London

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