“I fully understand it takes time for free societies, truly free societies to evolve. I don't expect instant success.”

— George W. Bush

Interview on Middle East Television Network, February 18, 2004 http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040218-10.html
2000s, 2004

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