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April 26, 2013

Obama Fails to Mention Iraq War in Speech Honoring Bush 
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The U.S.-led war in Iraq began under former President George W. Bush,
who was honored Thursday at the opening of a library and museum in Texas
that bears his name. Protests against Bush's legacy of torture and war
have been taking place all week. Three people were arrested Thursday as
hundreds protested near Southern Methodist University. Two of those
arrested wore papier-mâché masks depicting Bush and former Vice
President Dick Cheney, prompting some to joke the pair had finally been
arrested for their crimes. During his tribute to Bush at Thursday's
event, Obama did not mention the Iraq War once.

 

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