Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 17, 2008
I feel an obligation to my successor. I believe that good policy is not to dump him a major catastrophe in the first day of office.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President Bush expresses his intent to address the auto industry crisis before leaving office.

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