“We didn’t start this war, we did not. But, we will finish it.”
“This is the partisan draft. It's very obviously not going anywhere.”
“This regime that we are fighting does not care about our partisan politics.”
“This is a war of choice. The Democrats are correct.”

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On the recordJanuary 25, 1990
I have firmly concluded that the vital national interests of the United States require that assistance and benefits be provided to Panama.
Said by
George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting Certification of Panama's Cooperation in the Control of Illegal Narcotics

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