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George H.W. Bush: “And if I could offer one piece of advice, it would be this: Strive for excellence in all things and don't accept…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 1989
And if I could offer one piece of advice, it would be this: Strive for excellence in all things and don't accept mediocrity.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks Congratulating the Super Bowl Champion San Francisco 49'ers

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