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George H.W. Bush: “And they spared his life, which is something that he evidently wasn't willing to do for innocent American citizens.”

On the recordMay 2, 2006
And they spared his life, which is something that he evidently wasn't willing to do for innocent American citizens.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President George W. Bush defends the jury's decision not to execute Zacarias Moussaoui, emphasizing the value of life in contrast to Moussaoui's actions.

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