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George W. Bush: “We had our differences in the past. But we're friends, and friends are able to discuss the future.”

On the recordJune 9, 2004
We had our differences in the past. But we're friends, and friends are able to discuss the future.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Following Discussions With President Jacques Chirac of France at Sea Island

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