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George W. Bush: “Government cannot replace the love of a family in a child's life, but it can help create an environment where children…”

On the recordJune 4, 2004
Government cannot replace the love of a family in a child's life, but it can help create an environment where children can grow into healthy, responsible adults.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 7793—National Child's Day, 2004

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