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George W. Bush: You cannot lead the Nation, nor can you lead a State, if you rely upon polls to tell you what to think.

On the recordApril 10, 2006
You cannot lead the Nation, nor can you lead a State, if you rely upon polls to tell you what to think.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at a Reception for Gubernatorial Candidate Jim Nussle in Des Moines

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