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George W. Bush: “I know what trade means with a tyrant. It means that we will underwrite tyranny, and we cannot let that happen.”

On the recordMay 19, 2002
I know what trade means with a tyrant. It means that we will underwrite tyranny, and we cannot let that happen.
Said by
George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on the 100th Anniversary of Cuban Independence in Miami, Florida

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