George Bush actually said...

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the convention and protocol and give its advice and consent to ratification.

Message to the Senate Transmitting the Spain-United States Convention on Taxation and Fiscal Evasion

04/17/1990

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I remain grateful for Congress' support of these endeavors.

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