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George H.W. Bush: “Years before college, though, when these champions were themselves kids, shooting until twilight in obscure barns or out…”

On the recordApril 19, 1989
Years before college, though, when these champions were themselves kids, shooting until twilight in obscure barns or out in driveways scattered across the deep South and the Middle West - young girls unknown to one another, but dreaming the same dream that this month became real.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks Congratulating the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Winning the NCAA Basketball Championship

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