George H.W. Bush said "I will not sign a crime bill that handcuffs the police." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 11, 1990

I will not sign a crime bill that handcuffs the police.

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Republican · Texas

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Remarks to Federal, State, and Local Prosecutors

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