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George H.W. Bush: “Poverty has roots in the history of racial discrimination, which cut off generations from the opportunity of America. We…”

On the recordSeptember 15, 2005
Poverty has roots in the history of racial discrimination, which cut off generations from the opportunity of America. We have a duty to confront this poverty with bold action.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush addresses the connection between poverty and racial discrimination, calling for action to confront these issues.

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