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Cheney: "The Iraq Was Was Worth It... It Was a Difficult Situation But It Was Successful" (Video)
gatewaypundit.blogspot.com - 1/15/2009
Cheney: "The Iraq Was Was Worth It... It Was a Difficult Situation But It Was Successful" (Video)
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The Far Left was enraged today that Vice President Cheney announced that the Iraq War was worth it and that most of our objectives have been reached . The Bush-bashers are outraged that the US lost 4,226 heroes liberating Iraq. Of course, they weren't too upset about these numbers when the ...

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powerlineblog.com - 1/20/2009
President Bush: An Assessment
— powerlineblog.com — President Bush leaves office mostly unloved, with some poll respondents saying that they consider him one of our worst presidents ever. This in itself is odd. Generally, our worst Presidents have been one-termers, for obvious reasons: James Buchanan, ... (more) President Bush: An Assessment

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Cheney On Whether Iraq War Was Worth The 4,500 Americans Killed: ‘I Think So’
thinkprogress.org - 1/14/2009
Cheney On Whether Iraq War Was Worth The 4,500 Americans Killed: ‘I Think So’
— thinkprogress.org — In an interview airing tonight on PBS’s Newshour, host Jim Lehrer asks Vice President Cheney about the U.S. soldiers who have lost their lives in the war in Iraq. Cheney shows little remorse : Q: But Mr. Vice President, getting from there to ... (more) Cheney On Whether Iraq War Was Worth The 4,500 Americans ...

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breitbart.com - 1/13/2009
Iraq official: Biden affirms 'responsible' pullout
— breitbart.com — BAGHDAD (AP) - Vice President-elect Joe Biden told Iraqi leaders Tuesday that the incoming U.S. administration is committed to a responsible troop withdrawal that does not endanger improvements in security, an Iraqi spokesman said. Biden delivered ... (more) Iraq official: Biden affirms 'responsible' pullout

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CHENEY: “The Iraq War was worth it.”…
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Jules Crittenden — ... : Cheney on whether the Iraq War was worth the 4,500 Americans killed, “I think so.” Gateway looks at the numbers and the news . Prior from Crittenden, re same: ...

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