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George W. Bush: This is a compassionate country, and we will help, and we will help in a way where the aid makes a difference.

On the recordJanuary 2, 2005
This is a compassionate country, and we will help, and we will help in a way where the aid makes a difference.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at a Reception for Newly Elected Members of Congress and Their Spouses

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