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George H.W. Bush: “No. What I said was, I wouldn't fire gays. I'm not going to discriminate against people.”

On the recordFebruary 20, 2005
No. What I said was, I wouldn't fire gays. I'm not going to discriminate against people.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush clarifies his stance on appointing gay individuals to office, indicating a more tolerant view than his later political actions.

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