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George W. Bush: I think the American people are patient during an election year, because they tend to be able to differentiate between…

On the recordOctober 27, 2003
I think the American people are patient during an election year, because they tend to be able to differentiate between politics and reality.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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