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George H.W. Bush: You know, and it started earlier, when he lands, and the president says: I used to come here to party.

On the recordNovember 16, 2006
You know, and it started earlier, when he lands, and the president says: I used to come here to party.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Billy Crystal reflects on President Bush's comments during his visit to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

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