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George W. Bush: “Well, I hope they read that our country, our politicians are able to discuss differences in a civil way; that there's…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2001
Well, I hope they read that our country, our politicians are able to discuss differences in a civil way; that there's not a lot of anger in the political process; that you and I might disagree, but we can respect each other when we disagree.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Question-and-Answer Session at Lakewood Elementary School in North Little Rock, Arkansas

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