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George H.W. Bush: “I have compromised. Sure I am. So, that's the spirit I bring to it. But my problem has been, we had a deal worked out…”

On the recordJune 6, 1991
I have compromised. Sure I am. So, that's the spirit I bring to it. But my problem has been, we had a deal worked out with one of the leading Senators last year and a handshake and a look in the eye. And he goes up, and some of the people in Washington, beltway crowd, says that's not good enough. So, I've given you my--politics in this, I must say I really still honestly feel that it's on the other side. And I must say I get offended a little bit when people question my motives on this because we've been out front on what we are for. And it's very seldom you hear any discussion of it. Persian Gulf Conflict
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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