On the recordNovember 7, 2004
I earned capital in the campaign, political capital and now I intend to spend it.
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transcripts.cnn.comGeorge H.W. Bush: “I earned capital in the campaign, political capital and now I intend to spend it.”
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President Bush discusses his political capital gained from the campaign and his intention to use it.
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