George Bush actually said...

The facts are as stark as they are oppressive: There are almost 3 billion young people on Earth today, and more than 14 million of them will die this year.

Context

Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the United Nations World Summit for Children in New York City

09/29/1990

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