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George H.W. Bush: Let the shameful walls of exclusion finally come tumbling down.

On the recordMay 25, 2010
Let the shameful walls of exclusion finally come tumbling down.
Said by
George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush's quote emphasizes the importance of breaking down barriers to inclusion.

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