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George H.W. Bush: “Well, I think we'll just say what we're for and let them reply as to what they're for. I noticed a rather vigorous…”

On the recordAugust 26, 1992
Well, I think we'll just say what we're for and let them reply as to what they're for. I noticed a rather vigorous response. I didn't hear--the press didn't ask me about it, but when Governor Cuomo equated us with Nazis, front page of one of the New York papers 2 days ago, it was--you know, we're in a funny year when people can say those things. So they've got their hot shooters out there; we've got some. What I'm trying to do is spell out what I think is fundamental. We're not going to stop talking about family values. If they want to talk about that, that's fine.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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