“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

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On the recordMay 24, 2006
It's their choice right now. They're the folks who walked away from the table. They're the ones who said that, you know, that your demands aren't -- don't mean anything to us.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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President Bush addresses negotiations with Iran, stating that the responsibility lies with Iran for not engaging in discussions regarding their nuclear ambitions.

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