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George W. Bush: Government can hand out money, but Government can never put hope in people's hearts or a sense of purpose in people's…

On the recordOctober 30, 2002
Government can hand out money, but Government can never put hope in people's hearts or a sense of purpose in people's lives.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks in Charleston, West Virginia

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