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George W. Bush: We are more compassionate than a government that lets veterans sleep on our streets and families slide into poverty.

On the recordAugust 28, 2008
We are more compassionate than a government that lets veterans sleep on our streets and families slide into poverty.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention

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