George H.W. Bush: “I want to sign a civil rights bill; I will not sign a quota bill.”

On the recordJuly 12, 1990

I want to sign a civil rights bill; I will not sign a quota bill.

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Republican · Texas

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Remarks on the Proposed Balanced Budget Amendment and an Exchange With Reporters

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