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George W. Bush: “Each year, more than 800 species of migratory birds brave stiff winds, harsh weather, and numerous predators to fly…”

On the recordOctober 19, 2007
Each year, more than 800 species of migratory birds brave stiff winds, harsh weather, and numerous predators to fly thousands of miles.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel

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