George Bush actually said...

The role of Government is not to create wealth; the role of Government is to create an environment in which people who have a dream of owning their own business are able to do so if they've got the good idea and are willing to work hard for it.

Context

Remarks Honoring the Small Business Person of the Year

05/07/2001

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