Had President George W. Bush kept his focus on the issue that most concerned the foreign policy "realists" in his administration, he would have

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The foreign policy "realists" in President George W. Bush's administration were primarily concerned with direct threats to U.S. national security, among which Al Qaeda was paramount due to its role in the 9/11 attacks. Continuing the pursuit of Al Qaeda would align with the realists' focus on addressing clear and present dangers to the United States.