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“As I have heard Bush say, only a wartime president is likely to achieve greatness, in part because the epochal upheavals of war provide the opportunity for transformative change of the kind Bush hoped to achieve. In Iraq, Bush saw his opportunity to create a legacy of greatness.”

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Book:What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception

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What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception

This book provides an insider's perspective on the Bush White House, exploring the decision-making process and the political environment that contributed to the administration's policies and actions. more

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Scott McClellan

Scott McClellan, born February 14, 1968, served as White House Press Secretary from 2003 to 2006 under President George W. Bush. He was one of the youngest press secretaries in history, managing daily press briefings and serving as the primary administration spokesperson during Bush's second term. After leaving the White House, he authored the controversial memoir "What Happened: Inside the Bush White House" in 2008, which offered critical insights into the Bush administration's decision-making processes, particularly regarding the Iraq War. The book sparked significant debate and drew criticism from former colleagues. more

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