“The question is, who ought to make that decision? The Congress or the commanders? And as you know, my position is clear — I'm a commander guy.”

— George W. Bush

On who should decide when to increase or decrease troop levels in Iraq <br class="br"> President Bush Discusses War on Terror, Economy with Associated General Contractors of America http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070502-2.html (May 2, 2007) <br class="br">2000s, 2007

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