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George H.W. Bush: “This country is a peaceful country. Now we're marching to peace. The world is becoming more peaceful. Free societies are…”

On the recordJuly 21, 2004
This country is a peaceful country. Now we're marching to peace. The world is becoming more peaceful. Free societies are peaceful societies. See, he is a partner in peace. The next four years will be peaceful years.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President Bush emphasizes peace in his speech, contrasting it with his previous term defined by wars.

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