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George W. Bush: “Government should not fear funding programs that can change people's lives.”

On the recordJanuary 24, 2001
Government should not fear funding programs that can change people's lives.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Congressional Leaders and an Exchange With Reporters

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