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George H.W. Bush: “I believe it is neither fair nor wise for the Congress to make those who formulate and execute foreign policy serve the…”

On the recordNovember 20, 1989
I believe it is neither fair nor wise for the Congress to make those who formulate and execute foreign policy serve the public under such conditions.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on Signing the Foreign Operations

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