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George W. Bush: The American people are plenty capable and plenty smart people, and they'll make adjustments to their own pocketbooks.

On the recordJuly 14, 2008
The American people are plenty capable and plenty smart people, and they'll make adjustments to their own pocketbooks.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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