< Author:George Walker Bush
Presidential radio addresses

This is a list of Presidential radio addresses delivered by George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States during his tenure from 2001 through 2008.

Sources and notes

  • All radio addresses are from the Radio Addresses Archives at the official White House website, unless otherwise noted.
  • All radio addresses given throughout the Presidency of George W. Bush are listed, including those given by First Lady Laura Bush in his name as identified in the notes section.
  • Radio addresses are categorized by topic for easier access, which include:
  • Administration highlights
  • Budget
  • Children
  • Congress
  • Defense and security
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Elections
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Eulogies
  • Foreign relations
  • Health
  • Holidays
  • Immigration
  • Iraq War
  • Judicial system
  • Legislation/programs/policies
  • Medicare
  • Middle East
  • Pensions and retirement
  • Responses to events
  • September 11, 2001 attacks
  • Social Security
  • State of the Union
  • Taxes
  • War on Terror

Radio Addresses

First Term

2001

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DateTopicTitleNotes
January 27, 2001EducationEducation Reform
February 3, 2001TaxesTax Relief Plan
February 10, 2001Defense and securityNational Security
February 17, 2001TaxesTax Relief / Education
February 24, 2001BudgetFederal Budget
March 3, 2001Budget; TaxesFederal Budget / Tax Relief
March 10, 2001TaxesHouse Passage of Tax Relief Plan
March 17, 2001TaxesTax Relief Plan
March 24, 2001BudgetFederal Budget
March 31, 2001Health; EducationHealth and Education for American Children
April 7, 2001Education; TaxesEducation / Tax Reform
April 14, 2001HolidaysEaster Greetings
April 21, 2001Foreign relationsDemocracy in Western Hemisphere
April 28, 2001Administration highlightsProgress over First 100 Days
May 5, 2001Holidays"The Air You Breathe"
May 12, 2001EnergyEnergy Plan
May 19, 2001EnergyEnergy Plan
May 26, 2001Holidays"In the Face of Battle"
June 2, 2001TaxesPassage of Tax Plan
June 9, 2001EconomyHomeownership
June 16, 2001HolidaysFather's Day message
June 23, 2001Legislation/programs/policiesPatients' Bill of Rights
June 30, 2001Defense and securityDepartment of Defense
July 7, 2001EducationEducation
July 14, 2001MedicareMedicare
July 21, 2001Foreign relationsG-7/G-8 Summit
July 28, 2001Legislation/programs/policiesAmericans with Disabilities Act
August 4, 2001MedicaidMedicaid Reform
August 11, 2001HealthStem Cell Research
August 18, 2001Legislation/programs/policiesFaith Based and Community Initiatives
August 25, 2001BudgetBudget
September 1, 2001EducationEducation Reform
September 8, 2001EducationEducation
September 15, 2001September 11, 2001 attacksAttack Response
September 22, 2001EconomyEconomy
September 29, 2001War on TerrorProgress Made in War on Terrorism
October 6, 2001Foreign relationsHumanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
October 13, 2001EconomyEconomy
October 20, 2001TerrorismTerrorism
October 27, 2001Legislation/programs/policies; War on TerrorLegislation in War on Terrorism
November 3, 2001Defense and securityAnthrax
November 10, 2001War on TerrorWar on Terrorism
November 17, 2001Legislation/programs/policiesBrutality against women/children[1]
November 24, 2001HolidaysThanksgiving
December 1, 2001EconomyJob Creation/Economic Stimulus
December 8, 2001EconomyEconomic Stimulus
December 15, 2001EconomyEconomic Stimulus
December 22, 2001Economy; TerrorismEconomy, Terrorism
December 25, 2001HolidaysChristmas Radio Address
December 29, 2001Administration highlightsYear in Review

2002

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DateTopicTitleNotes
January 5, 2002EconomyEconomy
January 12, 2002Economy; BudgetEconomy and Budget
January 19, 2002HolidaysDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 26, 2002Administration highlights2002 Priorities
February 2, 2002Pensions and retirementPension Protection
February 9, 2002HolidaysBlack History Month
February 16, 2002Foreign relationsAsia Trip
February 23, 2002EnergyEnergy Security
March 2, 2002EducationAmerica's Public Schools
March 9, 2002EconomyEconomy
March 16, 2002ChildrenChildren of Afghanistan
March 23, 2002Foreign relationsAmerican Relations
March 30, 2002HolidaysEaster/Passover Message
April 6, 2002Middle EastMiddle East
April 13, 2002TaxesTax Relief
April 20, 2002TerrorismTerrorism
April 27, 2002EconomyEconomy
May 4, 2002HolidaysCinco de Mayo
May 11, 2002Legislation/programs/policiesWelfare Reform Plan
May 18, 2002MedicareMedicare
May 25, 2002Foreign relationsSeven-day trip to Europe
June 1, 2002Defense and securityWest Point Graduation
June 8, 2002TerrorismTerrorism
June 15, 2002EconomyHome Ownership
June 22, 2002Legislation/programs/policiesFitness Challenge
June 29, 2002Responses to eventsCorporate Corruption
July 6, 2002HolidaysNation's Independence
July 13, 2002Administration highlightsNation's Priorities
July 20, 2002EconomyEconomic Security
July 27, 2002Responses to eventsCorporate Fraud and Abuse
August 3, 2002Administration highlightsAccomplishments and Goals
August 10, 2002EconomyEconomic Forum
August 17, 2002EconomyEconomic Challenges
August 24, 2002EnvironmentForest Management
August 31, 2002Legislation/programs/policiesUSA Freedom Corps
September 7, 2002Defense and securityProtecting the Homeland
September 14, 2002Iraq WarSaddam Hussein
September 21, 2002Defense and securityDepartment of Homeland Security
September 28, 2002Iraq WarIraqi Threat
October 5, 2002Iraq WarIraqi Regime Threat
October 12, 2002TerrorismTerrorism Insurance
October 19, 2002Pensions and retirementPension/Retirement Security
October 26, 2002HealthHealth Care
November 2, 2002Judicial systemJudicial Crisis
November 9, 2002Foreign relationsU.N. Resolution
November 16, 2002Defense and securityDepartment of Homeland Security
November 23, 2002Foreign relationsDomestic/Foreign Affairs
November 30, 2002HolidaysThanksgiving/Volunteerism
December 7, 2002Iraq WarIraq
December 14, 2002Legislation/programs/policiesUnemployment Benefits
December 21, 2002HolidaysChristmas Message
December 28, 2002Administration highlightsProposals for New Year

2003

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DateTopicTitleNotes
January 4, 2003EducationEducation Reform
January 11, 2003Responses to eventsTackling Corporate Fraud
January 18, 2003EconomyJob and Growth Plan
January 25, 2003State of the UnionState of the Union
February 1, 2003State of the UnionReview of the State of the Union
February 8, 2003Iraq WarIraq Weapons
February 15, 2003Defense and securityRaised Threat Level
February 22, 2003Judicial systemJudicial Nominees/Miguel Estrada
March 1, 2003Iraq WarIraq
March 8, 2003War on TerrorWar on Terror
March 15, 2003Iraq WarIraq
March 22, 2003Iraq WarBeginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom
March 29, 2003Iraq WarIraqi Freedom Progress
April 5, 2003Iraq WarOperation Iraqi Freedom
April 12, 2003Iraq WarOperation Iraqi Freedom
April 19, 2003HolidaysEaster and Passover
April 26, 2003EconomyJobs and Growth Plan
May 3, 2003Iraq WarOperation Iraqi Freedom
May 10, 2003EconomyEconomic Security
May 17, 2003Defense and securityU.S. Military
May 24, 2003EconomyJobs and Growth Plan
May 31, 2003Foreign relationsEurope and Middle East
June 7, 2003MedicareMedicare
June 14, 2003HolidaysFlag Day
June 21, 2003Iraq WarIraq
June 28, 2003MedicareMedicare
July 5, 2003HolidaysIndependence Day
July 12, 2003Foreign relationsAfrica
July 19, 2003EconomyEconomy
July 26, 2003Legislation/programs/policiesAmericans with Disabilities Act
August 2, 2003EconomyEconomy
August 9, 2003Iraq WarIraq
August 16, 2003EnvironmentHealthy Forests
August 23, 2003War on TerrorWar on Terrorism
August 30, 2003HolidaysLabor Day
September 6, 2003Legislation/programs/policiesNo Child Left Behind Act
September 13, 2003September 11, 2001 attacksSeptember 11th
September 20, 2003EconomySmall Businesses
September 27, 2003War on TerrorWar on Terrorism
October 4, 2003Iraq WarIraq
October 11, 2003Iraq WarIraq
October 18, 2003Iraq WarIraq
October 25, 2003Iraq WarIraq
November 1, 2003Iraq WarIraq
November 8, 2003EconomyEconomy
November 15, 2003MedicareMedicare
November 22, 2003MedicareMedicare
November 29, 2003HolidaysThanksgiving in Iraq
December 6, 2003EconomyEconomy
December 13, 2003MedicareMedicare Act
December 20, 2003legislation/programs/policiesVolunteerism
December 27, 2003HolidaysChristmas

2004

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DateTopicTitleNotes
January 3, 2004Legislation/programs/policiesNo Child Left Behind Act
January 10, 2004EconomyEconomy
January 17, 2004State of the UnionState of the Union
January 24, 2004HealthHealth Care
January 31, 2004BudgetFY 2005 Budget
February 7, 2004EconomyEconomy
February 14, 2004War on TerrorWar on Terror
February 21, 2004War on TerrorWar on Terror
February 28, 2004Legislation/programs/policiesNational Drug Control Strategy
March 6, 2004Iraq WarIraq
March 13, 2004EconomyEconomy
March 20, 2004Iraq WarIraq
March 27, 2004EconomyEconomy and Homeownership
April 3, 2004EconomyEconomy
April 10, 2004Iraq WarIraq
April 17, 2004September 11, 2001 attacks9/11 Commission
April 24, 2004EnvironmentEarth Day
May 1, 2004Iraq WarIraq
May 8, 2004Iraq WarIraq
May 15, 2004Iraq War; War on TerrorIraq/War on Terror
May 22, 2004EconomyJobs and Economic Growth
May 29, 2004HolidaysMemorial Day
June 5, 2004Iraq WarIraqi Sovereignty/Foreign Affairs
June 12, 2004EulogiesRemembering President Reagan
June 19, 2004EconomyEconomy
June 26, 2004Foreign relationsForeign Affairs
July 3, 2004HolidaysIndependence Day
July 10, 2004Legislation/programs/policiesMarriage
July 17, 2004ChildrenChildren
July 24, 2004September 11, 2001 attacks9/11 Commission
July 31, 2004EconomyEconomy
August 7, 2004War on TerrorWar on Terror
August 14, 2004Holidays2004 Summer Olympics
August 21, 2004Legislation/programs/policiesNo Child Left Behind Act
August 28, 2004September 11, 2001 attacks9/11 Commission
September 4, 2004EconomyEconomy
September 11, 2004September 11, 2001 attacksSeptember 11th
September 18, 2004War on TerrorWar on Terror
September 25, 2004Iraq WarIraq Sovereignty
October 2, 2004TaxesTax Relief
October 9, 2004Administration highlightsRecord of Achievement
October 16, 2004Administration highlightsRadio Address
October 23, 2004Defense and securityIntelligence Reform
October 30, 2004ElectionsElection Day
November 6, 2004Administration highlightsPresident's Agenda
November 13, 2004Iraq WarIraq
November 20, 2004Foreign relationsAsia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit
November 27, 2004HolidaysThanksgiving
December 4, 2004Defense and securityIntelligence Reform
December 11, 2004Social SecuritySocial Security
December 18, 2004EconomyEconomy
December 25, 2004HolidaysChristmas Message

2005

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DateTopicTitleNotes
January 1, 2005Responses to eventsTsunami Relief
January 8, 2005Responses to eventsTsunami Relief
January 15, 2005Social SecuritySocial Security

Second Term

2005

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DateTopicTitleNotes
January 22, 2005Administration highlightsInauguration 2005
January 29, 2005Iraq WarIraq Elections
February 5, 2005State of the UnionState of the Union
February 12, 2005Social SecuritySocial Security
February 19, 2005Foreign relationsEuropean Trip
February 26, 2005Social SecuritySocial Security
March 5, 2005Middle EastMiddle East
March 12, 2005Social SecuritySocial Security
March 19, 2005Iraq WarIraq
March 26, 2005HolidaysEaster
April 2, 2005Defense and securityWMD Commission Report
April 9, 2005EulogiesPope John Paul II
April 16, 2005EnergyEnergy
April 23, 2005BudgetBudget
April 30, 2005Social SecuritySocial Security
May 7, 2005Foreign relationsEuropean Trip
May 14, 2005EconomyEconomy
May 21, 2005War on TerrorWar on Terror
May 28, 2005HolidaysMemorial Day
June 4, 2005CongressCongressional Priorities
June 11, 2005EconomyEconomic Security
June 18, 2005War on Terror; EconomyEconomic Security & War on Terror
June 25, 2005Iraq WarIraq
July 2, 2005HolidaysIndependence Day
July 9, 2005War on TerrorWar on Terror
July 16, 2005Judicial systemSupreme Court
July 23, 2005Judicial systemSupreme Court
July 30, 2005Administration highlightsKey Priorities
August 6, 2005EconomyEconomy
August 13, 2005War on TerrorWar on Terror
August 20, 2005War on TerrorWar on Terror
August 27, 2005Middle EastDemocracy in the Middle East
September 3, 2005Responses to eventsHurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
September 10, 2005Responses to eventsSeptember 11 and Hurricane Katrina
September 17, 2005Responses to eventsHurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
September 24, 2005Responses to eventsHurricane Preparation and Recovery
October 1, 2005Iraq WarDemocracy in Iraq
October 8, 2005Judicial systemSupreme Court Nomination
October 15, 2005Iraq WarIraq Constitution
October 22, 2005Defense and securityHomeland Security
October 29, 2005Iraq WarIraq Elections
November 5, 2005Judicial systemSupreme Court
November 12, 2005MedicareMedicare Prescription Drug Coverage
November 19, 2005Foreign relationsU.S.-Asia Trade Relations
November 26, 2005HolidaysThanksgiving
December 3, 2005ImmigrationBorder Security and Immigration Reform
December 10, 2005Legislation/programs/policiesPatriot Act
December 17, 2005Defense and securityHomeland Security & Patriot Act
December 24, 2005HolidaysChristmas
December 31, 2005Administration highlights2005 Accomplishments and Future Priorities

2006

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DateTopicTitleNotes
January 7, 2006EconomyEconomy
January 14, 2006Judicial systemSupreme Court
January 21, 2006EconomyEconomy and Small Business
January 28, 2006Judicial systemSupreme Court
February 4, 2006Legislation/programs/policiesAmerican Competitiveness Initiative
February 11, 2006MedicareMedicare Prescription Drug Coverage
February 18, 2006EnergyEnergy
February 25, 2006Administration highlightsPresident's 2006 Agenda
March 4, 2006Foreign relationsAfghanistan, India, and Pakistan
March 11, 2006Iraq WarOperation Iraqi Freedom
March 18, 2006Iraq WarOperation Iraqi Freedom: Three Years Later
March 25, 2006ImmigrationImmigration Reform
April 1, 2006Economy; TaxesEconomy and Tax Relief
April 8, 2006ImmigrationImmigration Reform
April 15, 2006TaxesTax Relief
April 22, 2006Administration highlightsKey Priorities
April 29, 2006Iraq WarProgress in Iraq
May 6, 2006MedicareMedicare Prescription Drug Coverage
May 13, 2006Defense and securityNational Security
May 20, 2006ImmigrationImmigration Reform
May 27, 2006HolidaysMemorial Day
June 3, 2006Legislation/programs/policiesMarriage Protection Amendment
June 10, 2006War on TerrorDeath of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
June 17, 2006Iraq WarPresident's Visit to Iraq
June 24, 2006EconomyEconomy and Line-Item Veto
July 1, 2006HolidaysIndependence Day
July 8, 2006Economy, American Competitiveness InitiativeEconomy, American Competitiveness Initiative
July 15, 2006Economy; BudgetEconomy, Deficit Reduction
July 22, 2006Middle EastPeace in the Middle East
July 29, 2006Middle EastPeace in the Middle East
August 5, 2006ImmigrationBorder Sercurity & Immigration
August 12, 2006Defense and securityHomeland Security
August 19, 2006Economy; Foreign relationsEconomy, Middle East & Global War on Terror
August 26, 2006Responses to eventsHurricane Katrina
September 2, 2006War on TerrorWar on Terror
September 9, 2006September 11, 2001 attacksFifth Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
September 16, 2006War on TerrorWar on Terror
September 23, 2006Middle EastPeace in the Middle East
September 30, 2006Legislation/programs/policiesNational Intelligence Estimate
October 7, 2006Legislation/programs/policiesNo Child Left Behind Act, School Safety
October 14, 2006Foreign relationsNorth Korea
October 21, 2006Iraq War, War on TerrorDemocracy in Iraq, War on Terror
October 28, 2006Economy; TaxesEconomy, Tax Relief
November 4, 2006EconomyEconomy
November 11, 2006Holidays, War on TerrorVeterans Day, War on Terror
November 18, 2006Foreign relationsTrip to Southeast Asia, APEC
November 25, 2006HolidaysThanksgiving
December 2, 2006Iraq WarDemocracy in Iraq
December 9, 2006Iraq WarVictory in Iraq
December 16, 2006EconomyEconomy
December 23, 2006HolidaysChristmas
December 30, 2006EulogiesRemembering President Ford

2007

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DateTopicTitleNotes
January 6, 2007Congress110th Congress
January 13, 2007Iraq WarThe New Way Forward in Iraq
January 20, 2007HealthHealth Care
January 27, 2007State of the UnionState of the Union
February 3, 2007EconomyEconomy
February 10, 2007EnergyEnergy
February 17, 2007HealthHealth Care
February 24, 2007HealthHealth Care
March 2, 2007HealthVeterans' Health Care
March 10, 2007Foreign relationsLatin America
March 17, 2007BudgetWar Spending Bill
March 24, 2007Responses to eventsU.S. Attorneys, War Spending Bill
March 31, 2007BudgetBudget, Taxes, and Emergency War Spending
April 7, 2007HolidaysEaster 2007, Emergency War Spending
April 14, 2007BudgetEmergency War Supplemental
April 20, 2007Responses to eventsVirginia Tech Tragedy, School Safety
April 28, 2007ImmigrationImmigration
May 5, 2007BudgetEmergency War Spending Bill
May 12, 2007ImmigrationImmigration
May 19, 2007ImmigrationImmigration
May 26, 2007HolidaysMemorial Day
June 2, 2007Foreign relationsG8 Summit
June 9, 2007ImmigrationImmigration
June 16, 2007Taxes; BudgetPresident's Radio Address
June 23, 2007ImmigrationImmigration Reform
June 30, 2007HolidaysIndependence Day
July 7, 2007EconomyStrong U.S. Economy
July 14, 2007Iraq WarThe Way Forward in Iraq
July 21, 2007Iraq WarThe Way Forward in Iraq
July 28, 2007War on Terror"Badly Out of Date"
August 3, 2007Bridge 9340 Collapse"Shocked and Saddened"
August 11, 2007War on Terror"With Skill and Honor"
August 18, 2007Iraq War"All Politics is Local"
August 25, 2007Iraq War"Conditions on the Ground"
September 1, 2007FHA-Secure"Dignity and Security"
September 8, 2007Iraq War"The Way Forward"
September 15, 2007Iraq War"A More Secure America"
September 22, 2007SCHIP"The Coverage They Need"
September 29, 2007Federal Budget"Build on Our Record"
October 6, 2007SCHIP"An Incremental Step"
October 13, 2007Trade Agreements"A Level Playing Field"
October 19, 2007National Parks"A Beautiful Country"
October 27, 2007California Wildfires"A Pledge to the People"
November 3, 2007Political Nominations"Confirm This Good Man"
November 10, 2007Holidays"A Commitment to Honor"
November 17, 2007AMT"Priorities of the People"
November 24, 2007Holidays"Hope and Freedom"
December 1, 2007National Security"When They Took Control"
December 7, 2007Hope Now"Several Important Steps"
December 15, 2007Military"More Than Words"
December 22, 2007Holidays"With Family and Friends"
December 29, 2007Economy"Our Greatest Blessing"

2008

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DateTopicTitleNotes
January 5, 2008Middle East"This Decisive Moment"
January 12, 2008Middle East"A World at War"
January 19, 2008Economy"A Challenging Period"
January 26, 2008State of the Union"At Home and Abroad"
February 1, 2008Heart Month"The Heart Truth"[1]
February 9, 2008Political Nominations"Chart a Better Course"
February 16, 2008National Security"No Higher Responsibility"
February 23, 2008National Security"A Choice to Make"
March 1, 2008War on Drugs"Ensure a Safer Future"
March 8, 2008CIA Interrogation"A Matter of Chance"
March 15, 2008Economy"Up On the Horizon"
March 22, 2008Holidays"Season of Renewal"
March 29, 2008Hope Now"The Right Solution"
April 5, 2008NATO summit"A New Era of Hope"
April 12, 2008Iraq War"The Cost of Human Freedom"
April 19, 2008CFPA"It Is Not Too Late"
April 26, 2008ECASLA"Preserve This Opportunity"
May 3, 2008Economy"Tough Econonic Period"
May 10, 2008Holidays"Hold them in Our Hearts"
May 17, 2008Middle East"A Strong and Steady Ally"
May 24, 2008Holidays"Honor the Sacrifices"
May 31, 2008Military"The Needs of Our Troops"
June 7, 2008War on Terror"With Courage and Honor"
June 14, 2008Foreign Relations"We Must Take Action"
June 21, 2008Gas Prices"Their Full Impact"
June 28, 2008OFBCI"Armies of Compassion"
July 5, 2008Holidays"Social Debt of Gratitude"
July 12, 2008Gas Prices"To Address the Pain"
July 19, 2008Gas Prices; Housing Market"Boundless, Innovative Spirit"
July 26, 2008PEPFAR"A More Hopeful Vision"
August 2, 2008Gas Prices"This Failure to Act"
August 9, 2008Summer Olympics"A Quiet Pride"Delivered from Beijing, China
August 16, 2008Russo-Georgian War"Act to End This Crisis"
August 23, 2008Gas Prices"This Vital Priority"
August 30, 2008Holidays; EconomyDynamic and Productive
September 6, 2008Gas Prices"Their Final Chance"
September 13, 20089/11 Anniversary"The Health of Our Society"
September 20, 2008Economy"Weather This Challenge"
September 27, 2008EESA"Fear and Uncertainty"
October 4, 2008EESA"Unleash the Key"
October 11, 2008Economy"Risen to Meet Them"
October 18, 2008Economy"A Clear Incentive"
October 25, 2008Economy"The Surest Path"
November 1, 2008Presidential Election"The Will of the People"
November 8, 2008Presidential Election"The People's Business"
November 15, 2008G20 Summit"Confident in the Future"
November 22, 2008APEC Summit"To Do What It Takes"Delivered from Lima, Peru
November 26, 2008Holidays"The Goodness of Our People"
December 6, 2008Iraq War"To This New Day"
December 13, 2008War on Drugs"Faith and Determination"
December 20, 2008Auto Industry"Stronger Than Before"
December 27, 2008Holidays; Veterans"To Protect Our Freedom"

2009

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DateTopicTitleNotes
January 3, 2009Middle East"An End to Terror"
January 10, 2009Armed Forces"A Debt of Gratitude"
January 17, 2009Presidential Transition"The Cause of Freedom"
  1. 1 2 Given by First Lady Laura Bush

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