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George W. Bush: The enemy thought they hit a weak nation, but instead they hit the greatest nation on the face of the Earth.

On the recordApril 17, 2002
The enemy thought they hit a weak nation, but instead they hit the greatest nation on the face of the Earth.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner

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