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George W. Bush: “I call on all nations to release their prisoners of conscience, open up their political debate, and trust their people…”

On the recordMay 17, 2008
I call on all nations to release their prisoners of conscience, open up their political debate, and trust their people to chart their future.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks to the World Economic Forum in Sharm el-Sheikh

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