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George H.W. Bush: We're not taking any questions at what is known as a photo opportunity. I will say, I'm glad to have the Black Caucus…

On the recordJune 25, 1991
We're not taking any questions at what is known as a photo opportunity. I will say, I'm glad to have the Black Caucus here. We have had differences on some issues. I don't think we have differences in terms of questioning each other's motives, and I think on this question I want to hear from them. And then I want to tell them how I see the law, which was written by the Congress, and how I would interpret the law, which I--under which I don't have much flexibility. But I'm anxious to hear from these leaders as to their view on that very important issue, and their--I'll be very frank with them in giving them my views. This is not the first meeting of the Black Caucus, nor will it be the last, as far as I'm concerned. I think it's a good thing to have these kind of discussions, and I appreciate your comments on that from time to time. Ed requested the meeting, and I'm glad you all are here. So, there's an answer to your question--which I will take no more, which I will take no more.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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