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George H.W. Bush: “Five years after 9/11, worst attack on American homeland or history, the Democrats offer nothing but criticism and…”

On the recordSeptember 27, 2006
Five years after 9/11, worst attack on American homeland or history, the Democrats offer nothing but criticism and obstruction and endless second guessing. The party of FDR and the party of Harry Truman has become the party of cut and run.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush criticizes Democrats for their response to national security and terrorism.

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