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On the recordOctober 11, 2005
People are interested to know why I picked Harriet Miers. They want to know Harriet Miers' background, they want to know as much as they possibly can before they form opinions. Part of Harriet Miers' life is her religion.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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President Bush explains the interest in Harriet Miers' background and the role of her religion in her nomination.

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