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George W. Bush: Our Nation does not have to choose between being a compassionate society and a lawful society.

On the recordMay 3, 2006
Our Nation does not have to choose between being a compassionate society and a lawful society.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at a Cinco de Mayo Celebration

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