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George H.W. Bush: I believe the phrase 'burdens of the office' is overstated. You know, it's, kind of, like, 'Why me? Oh, the burdens, you…

On the recordJanuary 11, 2009
I believe the phrase 'burdens of the office' is overstated. You know, it's, kind of, like, 'Why me? Oh, the burdens, you know. Why did the financial collapse have to happen on my watch?' It's just pathetic, isn't it, self-pity?
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush dismisses the notion of self-pity regarding the challenges faced during his presidency.

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