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George W. Bush: History has called our nation into action. History has placed a great challenge before us: Will America... lead to a…

On the recordJune 6, 2002
History has called our nation into action. History has placed a great challenge before us: Will America... lead to a freer, more civilized world?
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Closing remarks on the nation's role in combating terror

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