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George W. Bush: “It bothers me to think there are some whose children are so hopeless they're willing to commit suicide.”

On the recordMay 6, 2002
It bothers me to think there are some whose children are so hopeless they're willing to commit suicide.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Following Discussions With Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel and an Exchange With Reporters

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