Presedent Bush's Policies: started the war in 2003. The war was supported at first but no WMD's found led to war becomming very unpopular. Bush was accused of not having an "exit strategy". He helped establish a new democratic government in Iraq. "The Surge" took place in 2007. It helped get the violence under control in Iraq. Started troop reduction in 2008.
Presedent Obama's Policies: Opposed to war at the ourset as a Senator. After being elected President, Obama switched the foces to the war in Afghanistan. He pulled our all US combat troops in August 2010. He pulled all of the troops our in Decemer 2011, ending the Iraqi war.
Iraq War Caualties: Iraqi Comatants: Total dead-28,736-37,120, Coalition Forces: Total dead-24,219. US Dead(Roadside bombings and so on):4,487
Bush's Interveirw: inaguration: people thought he stole florida's vote and that Al Gore should have been in the white house. Dick Chanie was a huge representative on his part. he used to be a heavy drinker and quit cold turkey on his 40th birthday.
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