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George W. Bush: “Our nations have enjoyed—have employed the powers of law enforcement, of diplomacy, military force, and financial…”

On the recordSeptember 11, 2002
Our nations have enjoyed—have employed the powers of law enforcement, of diplomacy, military force, and financial controls to bring justice—not to seek revenge but to bring justice—and to prevent further attacks.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at a Reception for Heads of United Nations General Assembly Delegations in New York City

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