George Bush actually said...

We can't, in terms of overall relationship between countries, expect normalcy or expect vast improvement until all Americans are freed.

Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With Former Hostage Robert Polhill

04/29/1990

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We want to get those additional augmented forces out as soon as possible.

I supported my Secretary of State.

$2.85 billion in disaster relief funds for areas affected by the San Francisco earthquake and Hurricane Hugo.

What some had termed excessively timid diplomacy.