Quote by George W. Bush

I sent American troops to Iraq to make its people free, not to make them American. Iraqis will write their own history and find their own way.

I sent American troops to Iraq to make its people free, not

Summary

This quote encapsulates the intention behind deploying American troops to Iraq. The focus was not to impose American ideals or control over the country, but rather to empower the Iraqi people and enable them to shape their own destiny. By emphasizing that Iraqis should have the agency to write their own history and chart their own path, the quote underscores the desire for Iraqis to have self-determination and find their unique identity and aspirations.

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By George W. Bush

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