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    A New Strategy or More of the Same?

    After last night's prime-time address , President Bush today went to the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia, pushing what he calls " Return on Success ." For the first time since the occupation began, he's saying that success may allow some troops to come home, but he's still not using the term "withdrawal."

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    After last night's prime-time address, President Bush today went to the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia, pushing what he calls "Return on Success." For the first time since the occupation began, he's saying that success may allow some troops to come home, but he's still not using the term "withdrawal." He's also saying American forces will remain in Iraq beyond his presidency. In drawing a distinction between "those who believe success in Iraq is essential to our security" and "those who believe we should bring our troops home," did the President redefine America's mission? Did he reach enough skeptical Republicans to prevent Democrats from forcing change? What about public opinion and the impact on the presidential campaign?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      LA School Report

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Andrew Kohut

      Pew Research Center

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      Ron Brownstein

      Senior Editor, The Atlantic; political analyst, CNN; author

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      New York Times

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Bush's New Way Forward or More of the Same?
    1. 1:36President Bush Reinforces His Theme of Progress in Iraq
    2. 7:47A New Strategy or More of the Same?You’re reading this
    3. 42:17San Francisco Becomes First US City to Guarantee Healthcare
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