George W. Bush: “America is not a fortress; no, we never want to be a fortress.”

On the recordMay 13, 2002

America is not a fortress; no, we never want to be a fortress.

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Republican · Texas

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Remarks on Signing the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002

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