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George W. Bush: “I've always believed that it's—the best foreign policy is one that improves your own neighborhood first.”

On the recordApril 21, 2001
I've always believed that it's—the best foreign policy is one that improves your own neighborhood first.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks to the American Embassy Community in Quebec City

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