George H.W. Bush said "We don't dictate; we just say, here's our views, and then represent them as best we can." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 1, 1990

We don't dictate; we just say, here's our views, and then represent them as best we can.

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George H.W. Bush

Republican · Texas

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presidency.ucsb.edu

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Exchange With Reporters in Kennebunkport

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