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George H.W. Bush: These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed.

On the recordSeptember 10, 2001
These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed.
Said by
George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
Source
msnbc.com

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George W. Bush reflects on the impact of the 9/11 attacks and the resilience of the nation.

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