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George W. Bush: “The proper role of the Federal Government is to set high standards, to set goals, but it's to work with local folks to…”

On the recordApril 23, 2001
The proper role of the Federal Government is to set high standards, to set goals, but it's to work with local folks to achieve those goals.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks to the Environmental Youth Award Winners

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