Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 10, 1989
I do place great importance on the meetings that we had this morning, speaking with candor and from the heart, as friends, just the way it ought to be.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Toasts at the State Dinner for President Francesco Cossiga of Italy

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