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George H.W. Bush: “When he'll walk into the Oval Office and there'll be a moment when the responsibilities of the President lands squarely…”

On the recordJanuary 11, 2009
When he'll walk into the Oval Office and there'll be a moment when the responsibilities of the President lands squarely on his shoulders.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush reflects on the weight of presidential responsibilities that Obama will soon face.

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