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George W. Bush: “It takes a while to build up the trust necessary for him to know that I intend to keep my word when I say I'm going to…”

On the recordNovember 12, 2001
It takes a while to build up the trust necessary for him to know that I intend to keep my word when I say I'm going to do something and vice versa.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on Arrival in Waco, Texas, and an Exchange With Reporters

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