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George W. Bush: “The most important legacy we can leave behind is a commitment to remain vigilant.”

On the recordMarch 5, 2008
The most important legacy we can leave behind is a commitment to remain vigilant.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on the Fifth Anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security

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