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George H.W. Bush: “By historical standards, the current unemployment rate would not be cause for congressional action.”

On the recordJuly 31, 1991
By historical standards, the current unemployment rate would not be cause for congressional action.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: S. 1554 - Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act

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