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George H.W. Bush: “It's hard for a citizen to pull up stakes and move out of their home. And face the uncertainty that comes when you're…”

On the recordAugust 31, 2008
It's hard for a citizen to pull up stakes and move out of their home. And face the uncertainty that comes when you're not at home. And I want to thank those citizens who listened carefully to the local authorities and evacuated.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush expresses gratitude to citizens who evacuated during Hurricane Gustav.

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