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George H.W. Bush: The most important thing is not to win but to take part; not to have conquered but to have fought well.

On the recordJuly 23, 1992
The most important thing is not to win but to take part; not to have conquered but to have fought well.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Show Me State Games in Columbia

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