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George W. Bush: The transition from dictatorship to democracy is hard and will take time, but it is worth every effort.

On the recordMay 2, 2003
The transition from dictatorship to democracy is hard and will take time, but it is worth every effort.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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