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George W. Bush: “Our troops and their families deserve better, and their elected leaders can do better.”

On the recordApril 30, 2007
Our troops and their families deserve better, and their elected leaders can do better.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on Returning Without Approval to the House of Representatives the 'U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care,...

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