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George W. Bush: “We must improve the safety of schools and neighborhoods and mobilize faith-based and community groups to fight poverty…”

On the recordJune 1, 2001
We must improve the safety of schools and neighborhoods and mobilize faith-based and community groups to fight poverty and addiction.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 7446—National Child's Day, 2001

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