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George H.W. Bush: “I welcome Senator Edwards on the ticket. The vice president called him early this morning to say, after the announcement…”

On the recordJuly 5, 2004
I welcome Senator Edwards on the ticket. The vice president called him early this morning to say, after the announcement was made, to say that he welcomes him to the race, and as do I. And I look forward to a good, spirited contest.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President George W. Bush responds to John Edwards being selected as John Kerry's running mate, expressing his anticipation for the upcoming election contest.

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