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George W. Bush: This man wants to destroy any semblance of civilization for his own power and his own good.

On the recordDecember 9, 2001
This man wants to destroy any semblance of civilization for his own power and his own good.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks on Lighting the Hanukkah Menorah and an Exchange With Reporters

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