We're a nation of community, of thousands and tens of thousands of ethnic, religious, social, business, labor union, neighborhood, regional and other organizations, all of them varied, voluntary, and unique... A brillant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.

George H.W. Bush

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Civil society Role of government American politics

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George H.W. Bush

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

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English

Time

1988 1980s 20th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Bush, George H. W. Acceptance address at the Republican National Convention. Republican National Convention. 18 Aug. 1988, New Orleans, LA, USA.

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