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George W. Bush: “The first shot of the new war of the 21st century was fired September the 11th.”

On the recordOctober 8, 2001
The first shot of the new war of the 21st century was fired September the 11th.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Following Discussions With Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder of Germany and an Exchange With Reporters

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