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George H.W. Bush: I spoke 10 months ago of a kinder and gentler America, and I'm more convinced today than ever that we can shed light in…

On the recordNovember 6, 1989
I spoke 10 months ago of a kinder and gentler America, and I'm more convinced today than ever that we can shed light in the dark corners of our nation and give hope to the homeless and help to the needy.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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