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“I... you know, I... look, after 9/11, I vowed to protect this country.”

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George W. Bush served as the 43rd President of the United States, born on July 6, 1946. His presidency was marked by significant events such as the September 11 attacks and the Iraq War. Bush's political career and governance philosophy have been widely discussed and debated. more

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