Jeb Bush, who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, on Thursday defended some of the war decisions made as president by his brother, George W. Bush.
Speaking at a national security forum in Davenport, Iowa, Bush acknowledged that his brother's record on prosecuting the war and its aftermath wasn't perfect as he tried to balance his own outlook and reconcile the implicit connection he has to some of his brother's unpopular decisions.
“I think people have every right to be critical of decisions that were made. In 2009, Iraq was fragile, but secure. I'm proud of what he did to create a secure environment for our country,” said Bush.