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George H.W. Bush: I don't think collapsing with the flu helped, but I think I can handle that one, Jim. I feel fine, my health is good…

On the recordJanuary 10, 1992
I don't think collapsing with the flu helped, but I think I can handle that one, Jim. I feel fine, my health is good, and I don't think it's a bust at all. And I'll be glad to debate any of the-- eventually; maybe I'd better phrase this proper- ly--be glad to take on those ideas that I hear that the way to handle this economy is through protection, shrinking world markets. That is the wrong answer. And I think we made progress. And so, I think it was a successful trip. Yes, Michel, sorry. Free and Fair Trade
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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