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George H.W. Bush: “I believe I'll have strong support from the American people across the racial lines when they understand that I strongly…”

On the recordOctober 22, 1990
I believe I'll have strong support from the American people across the racial lines when they understand that I strongly am for civil rights.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Exchange With Reporters Following a Fundraising Reception for Congressional Candidate Gary Franks in Waterbury, Connecticut

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