George H.W. Bush said "This would prohibit Members of Congress from diverting excess honoraria to charities." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 6, 1989

This would prohibit Members of Congress from diverting excess honoraria to charities.

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White House Fact Sheet on Proposed Legislation To Eliminate Congressional Honoraria

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