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George W. Bush: “We have a duty in our country to make sure our land is preserved, our air is clean, our water is pure, our parks are…”

On the recordApril 21, 2002
We have a duty in our country to make sure our land is preserved, our air is clean, our water is pure, our parks are accessible and open and well-preserved.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks on Earth Day in Wilmington, New York

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