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George H.W. Bush: A madman with missiles and chemical weapons stood on the brink of a choke-hold on much of the world's energy supplies.

On the recordAugust 24, 1992
A madman with missiles and chemical weapons stood on the brink of a choke-hold on much of the world's energy supplies.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks to the American Legion National Convention in Chicago, Illinois

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