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George W. Bush: The root cause of the problem is terrorist groups trying to stop the advance of democracies.

On the recordJuly 26, 2006
The root cause of the problem is terrorist groups trying to stop the advance of democracies.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Following Discussions With President Traian Basescu of Romania and an Exchange With Reporters

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