George H.W. Bush said "You know, Houston, in my view, has always been a clean city; but thanks to the people of Clean Houston, this volunteer effort, this city sparkles." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 10, 1990

You know, Houston, in my view, has always been a clean city; but thanks to the people of Clean Houston, this volunteer effort, this city sparkles.

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George H.W. Bush

Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Thank You Houston Celebration in Houston

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