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George W. Bush: It's an obligation that the federal government has on behalf of the American people to help with the short-term needs.

On the recordSeptember 19, 2005
It's an obligation that the federal government has on behalf of the American people to help with the short-term needs.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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