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George W. Bush: “I would hope he would show the world that he's interested in peace and interested in improving the lives of the citizens…”

On the recordOctober 18, 2001
I would hope he would show the world that he's interested in peace and interested in improving the lives of the citizens who live in North Korea.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Prior to Discussions With President Kim Dae-jung of South Korea and an Exchange With Reporters in Shanghai

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