George Bush actually said...

First priority is search and rescue, and I want to thank the people at the Federal and State levels for working so hard to rescue our fellow citizens from harm's way.

Context

Remarks Following a Briefing on Hurricane Ike Recovery Efforts

09/13/2008

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