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George H.W. Bush: “I cherish public service really as a special honor and a personal obligation.”

On the recordOctober 23, 1991
I cherish public service really as a special honor and a personal obligation.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks to Representatives of Public Administration Groups on Public Service

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