“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordFebruary 26, 2017
I think we all need answers. Whether or not this special prosecutor's the right way to go tonight, you're talking to the wrong guy. I have great faith and Richard Burr for example, he's the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, really good guy, and an independent thinker and NRP were to recommend the special prosecutor, then I can -- I'd be, you know, then I -- is that a lot more credibility, it was me. But I'm really -- and I never been a lawyer. You know, I'm not sure the right avenue to take. I am sure, though, that that question needs to be answered.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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George W. Bush discusses the need for answers regarding investigations into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.

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