Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 3, 2004
Let me put it to you this way, I earned capital in the campaign, political capital, now I intend to spend it.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President Bush expresses his intention to use his electoral victories as a mandate to push his agenda.

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