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George W. Bush: Karina says, 'My dad went from garbage picking in Mexico to having a daughter going to Georgetown.'

On the recordOctober 8, 2008
Karina says, 'My dad went from garbage picking in Mexico to having a daughter going to Georgetown.'
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at a Reception Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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