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George W. Bush: The strength of this country lies not in the halls of our Government; the strength of this country lies in the hearts…

On the recordApril 10, 2001
The strength of this country lies not in the halls of our Government; the strength of this country lies in the hearts and souls of the citizens of the greatest land on the face of the Earth.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at Concord Middle School in Concord, North Carolina

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