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George W. Bush: Sometimes it's hard to see progress when you're living close to the scene.

On the recordFebruary 28, 2007
Sometimes it's hard to see progress when you're living close to the scene.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Prior to a Lunch Meeting With Elected Officials and Community Leaders in New Orleans, Louisiana

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