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George W. Bush: I learned firsthand the power of liberty to transform an enemy into an ally.

On the recordMay 1, 2007
I learned firsthand the power of liberty to transform an enemy into an ally.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to the Associated General Contractors of America and a Question-and-Answer Session

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