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Believe Quote by George W. Bush

“There's a lot of people in the world who don't believe that people whose skin color may not be the same as ours can be free and self govern. I reject that. I reject that strongly. I believe that people who practice the Muslim faith can self-govern. I believe that people whose skins aren't…” quote by George W. Bush
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“There's a lot of people in the world who don't believe that people whose skin color may not be the same as ours can be free and self govern. I reject that. I reject that strongly. I believe that people who practice the Muslim faith can self-govern. I believe that people whose skins aren't necessarily.. are a different color than white can self-govern.”

George W. Bush

About This Quote

Self‑governance should be based on shared values, not skin color; faith can be a unifying principle.

In simple terms: Governance depends on values, not race.

Key Takeaway

Promote inclusive self‑rule.

Themes

justice equality faith

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political reform
  • community building
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

self‑determination social cohesion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies ensure self‑governance respects both cultural diversity and universal rights?
  • What role does faith play in uniting disparate groups?
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