George H.W. Bush: “We remain hopeful that one or more hostages will be released soon.”

On the recordAugust 9, 1991

We remain hopeful that one or more hostages will be released soon.

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Republican · Texas

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Excerpt of a Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Anticipated Release of an American Hostage

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