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George W. Bush: “America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world.”

On the recordSeptember 11, 2001
America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Addressing the nation after the September 11 attacks

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