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George W. Bush: “I believe Federal money is most useful when it comes without strings, when it comes without dictates.”

On the recordJune 20, 2001
I believe Federal money is most useful when it comes without strings, when it comes without dictates.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham

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