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On the recordApril 23, 2013
We went to Africa and saw people dying, needlessly dying. There's nothing more important, I think, and Laura thinks, as well, to help somebody live.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Discussing his humanitarian efforts in Africa post-presidency.

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