Iraq War video and audio: WCVB's latest stories on politics

12 Nov 2009

Pagliuca Says He Doesn't Support Draft

Democratic Senate candidate Stephen Pagliuca said he misunderstood a question about reinstating a military draft during a radio debate on Thursday.

"… the at his record in health care reform and dealing with the Iraq War. In the meantime the democratic candidate -- over the words of -- probably -- up our political reporter Janet Wu as of …" at 0:11

"… the democratic primary that given how people go right now about the war in Iraq and Afghan anti -- and most people really shouldn't have gotten into. I don't think it special democratic primary and number it's …" at 1:36

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18 Sep 2009

Capuano Announces Bid For Kennedy Seat

Rep. Michael Capuano is announcing his candidacy for the Senate seat left vacant by the death last month of Edward Kennedy.

"… And up when it's important to -- wanna voted again Iraq War and the Patriot Act ports public option -- health care. He's trying to grab the liberal left vote as quickly as possible …" at 0:57

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14 Sep 2009

Watch: Kennedy's Last Interview

Ted Kennedy talks about his memories for the publication of his memoir, "True Compass"

"… With regards to love the Iraq War I think you really I have an entirely different world. And we've enabled us to stop. I -- like never shied away …" at 2:20

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22 Jan 2009

Obama Faces Great Expectations

For months, President Obama promised change and a renewed sense of hope. He's now asking for patience.

"… work people expect him to deliver results fix the economy and the Iraq War improve education and health care. …" at 0:21

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13 Jan 2009

Clinton: Need for Diplomacy

Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton faced Senators Tuesday for her confirmation hearing. Topics ranged from Iran and Iraq to her husband's financial dealings.

"… pragmatism. Not rigid ideology she pointed to major challenges like ending the war in Iraq and halting Iran's nuclear weapons program. We're going to be trying new approaches. Because. What we've tried has not worked so Republicans …" at 0:36

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13 Jan 2009

Clinton: U.S. Can't Give Up On Middle East

At her confirmation hearing, Secretary of State-designate Hillary Rodham Clinton said the Obama administration would embrace a "smart power" strategy in the Middle East.

"… First president elect Obama is committed to responsibly ending the war in Iraq. And employing a broad strategy in Afghanistan that reduces threats to our safety. And enhances the prospects of stability and peace. Right …" at 0:00

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12 Jan 2009

Bush On Iraq, Economy Decisions

In his farewell news conference, President George W. Bush discusses his decisions on the Iraq war and the $700 billion bailout.

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12 Jan 2009

Uncut: Bush's Farewell News Conference

Watch in its entirety President George W. Bush's last scheduled news conference as chief executive.

"… damaged. -- Harsh interrogation tactics that they considered torture I'm going to war in Iraq UN mandate and damaged. America's moral standing in the world and wondering basically what is your reaction to that you think that's …" at 26:53

"… question parts of Europe. Have said that we shouldn't have gone to war in Iraq without a mandate but those are few countries most countries in Europe. Listen to what 1441 said which is disclose disarm or …" at 27:44

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17 Dec 2008

Lame Duck Catch Phrase: So What

A new buzz phrase emerges in the final days of President George W. Bush's presidency: "so what."

"… ABC interview replying to a question about how three quarters Americans saving Iraq war's not worth fighting its own. So and other day President Bush justifying invading Iraq by saying Iraq is well I was taking …" at 0:42

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16 Dec 2008

Bush Plans Goodbye Dinner

President George W. Bush, home from dodging shoes in Iraq, works plans what will likely be a nostalgic goodbye dinner.

"… critics of the Iraq War are no longer just hurling verbal insults at the president they're firing shoot it -- But even before Sunday's incident a loyal …" at 0:04

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