“ America is a force for hope in the world because we are a compassionate people, and some of the most compassionate Americans are those who have stepped forward to protect us. ”
George W. Bush, State of the Union Address. copy citation
| Author | George W. Bush |
|---|---|
| Source | State of the Union Address |
| Topic | hope force |
| Date | |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/5049/5049-h/5049-h.htm |
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“So I ask you to maintain the principles that have changed behavior and made this program a success. And I call on you to double our initial commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS by approving an additional $30 billion over the next five years. (Applause.)
America is a force for hope in the world because we are a compassionate people, and some of the most compassionate Americans are those who have stepped forward to protect us. We must keep faith with all who have risked life and limb so that we might live in freedom and peace. Over the past seven years, we've increased funding for veterans by more than 95 percent. And as we increase funding --”
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