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George W. Bush: People who have lost work should have hope, that with a little initiative, a little ingenuity, a little drive, there's…

On the recordNovember 6, 2003
People who have lost work should have hope, that with a little initiative, a little ingenuity, a little drive, there's help for you.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks in a Discussion With Students and Faculty at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem

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