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George W. Bush: Ours is the oldest written constitution in the world, and the American experiment remains the world's best hope for…

On the recordSeptember 16, 2008
Ours is the oldest written constitution in the world, and the American experiment remains the world's best hope for freedom.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 8289—Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2008

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