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George W. Bush: “We must call upon the compassion, energy and generosity of people everywhere.”

On the recordMay 11, 2001
We must call upon the compassion, energy and generosity of people everywhere.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks on global health issues and AIDS funding

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