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George W. Bush: He is a good and decent man, and he was a strong and effective Speaker.

On the recordAugust 16, 2007
He is a good and decent man, and he was a strong and effective Speaker.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on Representative J. Dennis Hastert's Decision Not To Seek Reelection

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