09/12/1989
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"A quick political transition is just not in the cards."
"The primary goal of our coalition in Iraq is self- government for the people of Iraq, reached by orderly and democratic process."
"just 46 percent of registered voters said George Bush agrees with them on issues they care about."
"only about half of Americans approve of the way Mr. Bush is handling his job."