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George W. Bush: “Government can hand out money, but Government cannot put hope in people's hearts or a sense of purpose in people's…”

On the recordOctober 16, 2002
Government can hand out money, but Government cannot put hope in people's hearts or a sense of purpose in people's lives.
Said by
George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Luncheon for Gubernatorial Candidate Sonny Perdue and Senatorial Candidate Saxby Chambliss in Atlanta, Georgia

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