George H.W. Bush said "This amendment would provide fair and effective procedures and adequate authorizations for using the death penalty against the most heinous Federal crimes." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 2, 1990

This amendment would provide fair and effective procedures and adequate authorizations for using the death penalty against the most heinous Federal crimes.

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George H.W. Bush

Republican · Texas

Source

presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 5269 - Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1990

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