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George W. Bush: A compassionate society must promote opportunity for every citizen, including the independence and dignity that come…

On the recordAugust 14, 2003
A compassionate society must promote opportunity for every citizen, including the independence and dignity that come from ownership.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at a Bush-Cheney Luncheon in Irvine

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