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George W. Bush: “For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period…”

On the recordJanuary 15, 2009
For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence—a time set apart.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Farewell address reflecting on his presidency

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