On the recordFebruary 23, 2005
It's very important that we establish not only a working relationship but that we understand that in the 21st century, strong countries are built by developing strong democracies.
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presidency.ucsb.eduGeorge W. Bush: “It's very important that we establish not only a working relationship but that we understand that in the 21st century…”
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