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George H.W. Bush: “This is an extraordinary and sad case. And I believe that in a case such as this, the legislative branch, the executive…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2005
This is an extraordinary and sad case. And I believe that in a case such as this, the legislative branch, the executive branch, ought to err on the side of life, which we have. And now we'll watch the courts make its decisions.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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George W. Bush comments on the Terri Schiavo case, emphasizing the need for legislative and executive branches to prioritize life.

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