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George W. Bush: “Hurricane Katrina broke through the levees; it broke a lot of hearts; it destroyed buildings.”

On the recordAugust 28, 2007
Hurricane Katrina broke through the levees; it broke a lot of hearts; it destroyed buildings.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on Hurricane Katrina Recovery Efforts in New Orleans

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