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George H.W. Bush: “I am not a fine tuner. And therefore the fact that I haven't held political office, in my opinion, gives me the freedom…”

On the recordSeptember 27, 2004
I am not a fine tuner. And therefore the fact that I haven't held political office, in my opinion, gives me the freedom to think differently than someone who has spent her entire career in public office.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush argues that his lack of political experience allows him to think outside the box.

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