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The President, the War in Iraq and American Soldiers

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?

By Warren Olney • Apr 10, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

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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To the Point

The President, the War in Iraq and American Soldiers

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?

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To the Point

The President, the War in Iraq and American Soldiers

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?

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