George H.W. Bush said "The confidence I have in him is reflected in the confidence the men and women of our Armed Forces have in General Powell." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 22, 1991

The confidence I have in him is reflected in the confidence the men and women of our Armed Forces have in General Powell.

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George H.W. Bush

Republican · Texas

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presidency.ucsb.edu

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Remarks Announcing the Reappointment of General Colin L. Powell as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and a News...

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