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    Bush Press Conference Addresses Iraq Resolution, Iran

    With the House expected to pass a resolution opposing an increase of troops in Iraq, President Bush said today he's glad it's nonbinding.  He said what he's concerned about is his upcoming request for more money.  Asked if claims that Iranian weapons are being used against US troops in Iran are a pretext for war, the President called…

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

    With the House expected to pass a resolution opposing an increase of troops in Iraq, President Bush said today he's glad it's nonbinding. He said what he's concerned about is his upcoming request for more money. Asked if claims that Iranian weapons are being used against US troops in Iran are a pretext for war, the President called "preposterous" the allegation that his administration was fabricating the allegation. David Sanger is Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      David Sanger

      Pulitzer Prize-winning White House and national security correspondent for the New York Times, author of “New Cold Wars: China’s Rise, Russia’s Invasion, and America’s Struggle to Defend The West”

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