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George W. Bush: “I think the world ought to be—pay attention to the contrast between a society which was run by a brutal tyrant in which…”

On the recordMay 19, 2005
I think the world ought to be—pay attention to the contrast between a society which was run by a brutal tyrant in which there was no transparency and a society in which the whole world watches a Government find the facts.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Prior to Discussions With Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark and an Exchange With Reporters

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