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George W. Bush: “The need for this agreement is too urgent – the stakes for our national security are too high – to allow this year to…”

On the recordApril 8, 2008
The need for this agreement is too urgent – the stakes for our national security are too high – to allow this year to end without a vote.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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