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George W. Bush: “Government doesn't create wealth; government creates the environment in which people are willing to take risk to realize…”

On the recordMay 18, 2006
Government doesn't create wealth; government creates the environment in which people are willing to take risk to realize their dreams.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Reception for Congressional Candidate Geoffrey C. Davis in Florence, Kentucky

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