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George W. Bush: “Government can pass out money, but it can't put hope in people's hearts.”

On the recordNovember 1, 2002
Government can pass out money, but it can't put hope in people's hearts.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks in Atlanta, Georgia

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