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George W. Bush: The great strength of this country really isn't in our airplanes or guns; it's in the hearts and souls of our fellow…

On the recordJanuary 13, 2002
The great strength of this country really isn't in our airplanes or guns; it's in the hearts and souls of our fellow citizens.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks in Springfield, Missouri

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