On the recordFebruary 5, 2006
The American people expect me to protect their lives and their civil liberties.
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transcripts.cnn.comGeorge H.W. Bush: “The American people expect me to protect their lives and their civil liberties.”
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Bush emphasizes his responsibility to safeguard both the lives and civil liberties of American citizens amid concerns over domestic eavesdropping.
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