07/30/1989
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"I'm hopeful that Republicans and Democrats can find common ground."
"The story today is going to be very discouraging to the American people."
"We've all been entrusted with public office at a momentous time in our nation's history. And together we have important things to do. It's time to set aside politics, and focus on the future."
"We need to reform social security and Medicare."