Bush- Prison scandal in Iraq won't halt mission

Sunday, May 9, 2004

WASHINGTON -- The abuse of Iraqi prisoners by American military guards is "a stain on our country's honor and reputation" but will not deter America's mission to bring democracy to Iraq, President Bush pledged Saturday.

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