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George W. Bush: “The price of freedom is high; the price of security is high; but this Nation will pay it.”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2002
The price of freedom is high; the price of security is high; but this Nation will pay it.
Said by
George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to the Cattle Industry Annual Convention and Trade Show in Denver, Colorado

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