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George W. Bush: “The longing for justice, freedom, and human rights is a desire that can be delayed but never denied.”

On the recordMay 17, 2007
The longing for justice, freedom, and human rights is a desire that can be delayed but never denied.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Message on the Observance of Cuban Independence Day, 2007

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