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The President, the War in Iraq and American Soldiers

Hosted by Warren Olney Apr. 10, 2008 National
President Bush today gave General David Petraeus the pause in troop reductions he asked for. When the surge ends in July, American forces will remain 140,000 strong. Also, how does President Bush measure up to his White House mentor, Ronald Reagan?

President Bush today gave General David Petraeus the pause in troop reductions he asked for.  When the surge ends in July, American forces will remain 140,000 strong. We get the reactions of soldiers and families.  Also, how does Bush measure up to his White House mentor?


White House photo: Eric Draper

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Bush Speech Caps Week of Iraq Testimony

President Bush today accepted the recommendations of General David Petraeus. The draw-down of troops from Iraq will stop when the "surge" ends in July. Democratic leaders...

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Bush's Quest for a Presidential Legacy

George W. Bush's father was president before him, but the current White House incumbent has said, "I think if I had to have a mentor… it would have been Ronald Reagan ."...

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Katie Cooper, Dan Konecky, Sonya Geis

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