Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 31, 1989
Much remains to be done, but the progress of the past year gives me confidence that we are heading in the right direction.
Said by
George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

New Year's Message to the People of the Soviet Union

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