“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJanuary 26, 1989
And those of you who are here today...know something that many other people will soon learn for themselves: Jim Baker will be a great Secretary of State.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony for James A. Baker III as Secretary of State

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