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George H.W. Bush: I don't think it's a question of concession. What we do is tell them our problems, and they are very frank with us.…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1992
I don't think it's a question of concession. What we do is tell them our problems, and they are very frank with us. That's how you can tell a good friend; that's how you can tell an ally, when they lay it right out on the table. They have some difficulties with what we call the EEP. I understand those. I hope they understand that legislation was not aimed at Australia. But if they don't, they will by the time I get through.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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