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George W. Bush: “Had my administration had any information that terrorists were going to attack New York City on September the 11th, we…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2004
Had my administration had any information that terrorists were going to attack New York City on September the 11th, we would have acted.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks Following a Cabinet Meeting and an Exchange With Reporters

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