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George H.W. Bush: “It is now clear that a challenge on this scale requires greater federal authority and a broader role for the armed…”

On the recordSeptember 15, 2005
It is now clear that a challenge on this scale requires greater federal authority and a broader role for the armed forces.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush emphasizes the need for increased federal authority and military involvement in response to the crisis.

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