Political Quotes

On the recordJune 20, 1991
I shall continue to exercise the powers at my disposal, including export controls and sanctions, and will continue to report periodically to the Congress on significant developments.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Message to the Congress Reporting on the National Emergency With Respect to Chemical and Biological Weapons Proliferation

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