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George W. Bush: We do not create terrorism by fighting the terrorists. We invite terrorism by ignoring them.

On the recordDecember 19, 2005
We do not create terrorism by fighting the terrorists. We invite terrorism by ignoring them.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Explaining the rationale for military action against terrorism

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