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George W. Bush: We're great not because of our Government; we're great because of our people.

On the recordApril 23, 2002
We're great not because of our Government; we're great because of our people.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Reception for Senatorial Candidate John Thune in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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