Political Quotes

On the recordApril 29, 1990
I'm not suggesting... that Syria and Iran are the ones that are holding the remaining hostages.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With Former Hostage Robert Polhill

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