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Bushism of the Day

By Jacob WeisbergPosted Monday, July 14, 2008, at 4:42 PM ET

"Throughout our history, the words of the Declaration have inspired immigrants from around the world to set sail to our shores. These immigrants have helped transform 13 small colonies into a great and growing nation of more than 300 people."—Charlottesville, Va., July 4, 2008

Click here to see video of Bush's comments. The Bushism is at 7:10.

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Jacob Weisberg is chairman and editor-in-chief of the Slate Group and author of The Bush Tragedy. Follow him at http://twitter.com/jacobwe.
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