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George W. Bush: “The attacks on America were intended to break our spirit. But the evildoers failed.”

On the recordSeptember 26, 2001
The attacks on America were intended to break our spirit. But the evildoers failed.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to Airline Employees in Chicago, Illinois

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