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George H.W. Bush: You're freedom in action, and you can help others along the path to freedom and democracy.

On the recordJuly 5, 1989
You're freedom in action, and you can help others along the path to freedom and democracy.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at a White House Symposium on Eastern Europe

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