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George W. Bush: Americans are generous and strong and decent, not because we believe in ourselves, but because we hold beliefs beyond…

On the recordJanuary 20, 2001
Americans are generous and strong and decent, not because we believe in ourselves, but because we hold beliefs beyond ourselves.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Reflection on American character and citizenship.

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