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George H.W. Bush: “Listen, I sympathize with Mrs. Sheehan. She feels strongly about her position. And she has every right in the world to…”

On the recordAugust 16, 2005
Listen, I sympathize with Mrs. Sheehan. She feels strongly about her position. And she has every right in the world to say what she believes.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush acknowledges Cindy Sheehan's right to express her views while emphasizing the importance of security.

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