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George W. Bush: I appreciate many of you taking time away from your families to make sure this event goes the way we want it to go…

On the recordJune 7, 2004
I appreciate many of you taking time away from your families to make sure this event goes the way we want it to go, secure and peaceful.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at Saint Simon's Island, Georgia

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