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George W. Bush: “This country is better off with Denny Hastert as the Speaker, and it will be better off when he's the Speaker, the next…”

On the recordOctober 11, 2006
This country is better off with Denny Hastert as the Speaker, and it will be better off when he's the Speaker, the next legislative session.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at a Reception for Congressional Candidates Peter Roskam and David McSweeney and the Illinois Congressional Victory...

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