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George W. Bush: I like to say government can spend money, but government cannot put hope in people's hearts or a sense of purpose in…

On the recordDecember 18, 2002
I like to say government can spend money, but government cannot put hope in people's hearts 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 Capital Area Food Bank

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