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George W. Bush: “We do not believe in paternalism, we believe in partnership, because we believe in the potential of the people on the…”

On the recordNovember 11, 2008
We do not believe in paternalism, we believe in partnership, because we believe in the potential of the people on the continent of Africa.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the 2008 Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner

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