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George H.W. Bush: “Nothing was inevitable, and managing these historic transformations... required very active American leadership.”

On the recordAugust 12, 1992
Nothing was inevitable, and managing these historic transformations... required very active American leadership.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Letter Accepting the Resignation of James A. Baker III as Secretary of State

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