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George H.W. Bush: “Well, I am concerned about the internal affairs there--and he, himself, is very much concerned about that. But let's…”

On the recordJanuary 13, 1991
Well, I am concerned about the internal affairs there--and he, himself, is very much concerned about that. But let's hope that there will be a peaceful--a return to peace, no more use of force, and that they can peacefully negotiate their differences. That's what I hope for. I think that's what President Gorbachev--I know that's what he told me he wanted before, and I hope that still holds, and I hope that will obtain. But I am very much concerned about the loss of life there. Kathy [Kathy Lewis, Houston Chronicle], and then I've got to go inside.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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