Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 24, 1991
Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It's not a thing to be waited for; it's a thing to be achieved.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Minority Business Development Week Awards Ceremony

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