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George W. Bush: We respect your mom and dad, we admire your mom and dad, and we pray for your mom and dad.

On the recordDecember 7, 2008
We respect your mom and dad, we admire your mom and dad, and we pray for your mom and dad.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Children's Holiday Reception

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