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George W. Bush: When people live in freedom, they do not willingly choose leaders who pursue campaigns of terror.

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
When people live in freedom, they do not willingly choose leaders who pursue campaigns of terror.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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