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George H.W. Bush: “I've learned to expect the unexpected. History can deliver sudden harm from a soft autumn sky. I found you better know…”

On the recordOctober 27, 2004
I've learned to expect the unexpected. History can deliver sudden harm from a soft autumn sky. I found you better know what you believe, or you risk being tossed to and for by the flattery of friends or the chorus of the critics.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush reflects on the unpredictability of history and the importance of having strong beliefs amidst external pressures.

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