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George H.W. Bush: “Actually, he gave me--I don't know that he gave me specific advice on the campaign, but he set an example that I think…”

On the recordJune 7, 1992
Actually, he gave me--I don't know that he gave me specific advice on the campaign, but he set an example that I think bodes well for me. You've cited some of it. He was behind, had a lot of pundits out there suggesting he wouldn't win, and he won. So that's a pretty good example right there. It was a wonderful victory, and he was not discouraged when polls showed him not winning.
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George H.W. Bush
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