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George H.W. Bush: “I got to give him that much. He brings out people, because hate is a terrible thing to waste.”

On the recordOctober 25, 2004
I got to give him that much. He brings out people, because hate is a terrible thing to waste.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bill Maher acknowledges the mobilizing effect of George W. Bush's presidency on public engagement.

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