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George W. Bush: “It was his selflessness that caused him to volunteer for World War II, even though he was a successful surgeon and…”

On the recordApril 22, 2008
It was his selflessness that caused him to volunteer for World War II, even though he was a successful surgeon and professional.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks on Presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to Michael E. DeBakey

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