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George W. Bush: My mother always said when you're eating pretzels, chew before you swallow.

On the recordJanuary 13, 2002
My mother always said when you're eating pretzels, chew before you swallow.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on Departure for East Moline, Illinois, and an Exchange With Reporters

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