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George H.W. Bush: “Because what happened is he then refused to come along and do what we encouraged him to do. And we knocked his socks…”

On the recordOctober 20, 1992
Because what happened is he then refused to come along and do what we encouraged him to do. And we knocked his socks off, thanks to the sons and daughters of Georgia who did what most Americans do: When called, they served, and they served with great distinction. It was a proud moment, and people are now trying to revise it and make it something it's not. Mr. Nigut. Are you satisfied? You still have some lingering question? The Character Issue
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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