George Bush actually said...

Let me be clear where I stand: Everybody has a right to protest, but I have a right to stand with our law enforcement people who have to put these protests in the proper perspective.

Context

Remarks at the Republican National Committee Gala Luncheon in Houston

08/18/1992

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