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George W. Bush: Government can hand out money—but what we can't do is put hope in a person's heart or a sense of purpose in people's…

On the recordOctober 29, 2003
Government can hand out money—but what we can't do is put hope in a person's heart or a sense of purpose in people's lives.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Central Aluminum Company in Columbus

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