Bush: Hold Me Accountable for Outcome in Iraq [View All]

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Bush: Hold Me Accountable for Outcome in Iraq

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But Mr. Bush repeatedly refused to speak about what he called hypotheticals -- such as when U.S. troops may leave the country. But he did touch on the issue.

"Americans have no intention of taking sides in a sectarian struggle or standing in the crossfire between rival factions," the president said.

After expressing his confidence in the Iraqi government and in his own Cabinet, President Bush was asked about accountability in Iraq -- and who would be held responsible if the war plan fails.

"It's what the 2004 campaign was about," President Bush said. "If people want to -- if people are unhappy about it, look right to the president."