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George W. Bush: “It's important to prevent the crime from happening in the first place, that we have a duty.”

On the recordAugust 5, 2008
It's important to prevent the crime from happening in the first place, that we have a duty.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to Military Personnel at United States Army Garrison—Yongsan, South Korea

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