George H.W. Bush said "This is my first chance to, in person, thank General Thurman and his troops for the outstanding job they did for our country in Panama." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 16, 1990

This is my first chance to, in person, thank General Thurman and his troops for the outstanding job they did for our country in Panama.

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Republican · Texas

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Remarks on the United States Military Action in Panama and an Exchange With Reporters

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