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George W. Bush: You are building a democratic society where the rights of minorities are respected, where a free press flourishes, a…

On the recordMay 9, 2005
You are building a democratic society where the rights of minorities are respected, where a free press flourishes, a vigorous opposition is welcome, and unity is achieved through peace.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks in Freedom Square in Tbilisi

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