George H.W. Bush said "The lesson is clear: If we want to remain the greatest economic power on Earth, we must build a strong economy at home." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 23, 1991

The lesson is clear: If we want to remain the greatest economic power on Earth, we must build a strong economy at home.

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Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Exports-Generating Jobs for Americans Luncheon in Boston, Massachusetts

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