George W. Bush: “Violence will make it so difficult for there to be any political…”

On the recordMay 17, 2001

Violence will make it so difficult for there to be any political settlement.

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Republican · Texas

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Remarks Greeting Crewmembers of the United States Navy Surveillance Aircraft Downed in China and an Exchange With Reporters

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George W. Bush: “Violence will make it so difficult for there to be any political settlement.”