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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.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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

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