George H.W. Bush: “I deeply deplore the decision to use force against peaceful…”

On the recordJune 2, 1989

I deeply deplore the decision to use force against peaceful demonstrators and the consequent loss of life.

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Republican · Texas

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Statement on the Chinese Government's Suppression of Student Demonstrations

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