Political Quotes

On the recordJune 19, 1989
The task of making substantial changes to legislation first enacted in 1961, and amended annually thereafter, has been an enormous undertaking and one that was long overdue.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2655 - International Cooperation Act of 1989

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