On the recordNovember 7, 2006
The election has changed many things in Washington, but it has not changed my fundamental responsibility, and that is to protect the American people from attack.
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transcripts.cnn.comGeorge H.W. Bush: “The election has changed many things in Washington, but it has not changed my fundamental responsibility, and that is to…”
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Bush emphasizes his ongoing responsibility as commander in chief to protect the American people despite election changes.
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