George Bush actually said...

We call again for the release of all those in the region who are held hostage outside the process of law.

Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Release of American Hostage Thomas Sutherland and British Hostage Terry Waite

11/17/1991

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The number one priority: the lives of Americans.

I express my desire to conclude agreements on conventional forces in Europe and on chemical weapons as soon as possible.

I really think it would be a good thing for peace.

Let us determine to do more.