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George W. Bush: Our commitment to human dignity is challenged by persistent poverty and raging disease.

On the recordSeptember 11, 2002
Our commitment to human dignity is challenged by persistent poverty and raging disease.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City

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