George Bush actually said...

I am also pleased that you have made essential adjustments in compensation for individuals in all three branches of government.

Letter to Congressional Leaders on Proposed Federal Pay and Ethics Legislation

11/14/1989

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As his vice president for eight years, I learned more from Ronald Reagan than from anyone I encountered in all my years of public life.

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Ronald Reagan belongs to the ages now but we preferred it when he belonged to us.

He fought hard for his beliefs but he led with conviction but never made an adversary into an enemy. He was never mean spirited.