On the recordNovember 3, 1990
If Congress can't do it, give the President a shot and let me try.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIf Congress can't do it, give the President a shot and let me try.
Remarks to a Reception for Congressional Candidate Genevieve Atwood in Salt Lake City, Utah
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