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George H.W. Bush: “The temptation will be to load up the bill. That would delay it or derail it. And neither option is acceptable. This is…”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2008
The temptation will be to load up the bill. That would delay it or derail it. And neither option is acceptable. This is a good agreement that will keep our economy growing and our people working and this Congress must pass is at -- it as soon as possible.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush calls for Congress to pass an economic agreement quickly to maintain growth and employment.

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