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George W. Bush: They died in distant lands to fight terror, to advance freedom, and to protect America.

On the recordNovember 10, 2003
They died in distant lands to fight terror, to advance freedom, and to protect America.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at a Veterans Day Ceremony in Arlington, Virginia

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