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George W. Bush: We owe it to our children; we owe it to our grandchildren to make sure that the dictator in Iraq never threatens our…

On the recordSeptember 18, 2002
We owe it to our children; we owe it to our grandchildren to make sure that the dictator in Iraq never threatens our country.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Republican Governors Association Fall Reception

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