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George H.W. Bush: No, they're taking it, but they're trying to phase it out. They're going--the doctor--here, get over here, Larry. I may…

On the recordMay 28, 1991
No, they're taking it, but they're trying to phase it out. They're going--the doctor--here, get over here, Larry. I may need some--[laughter]--no, but they're cutting it down, and then they balance it out. And it's a balance situation. I got very dry in the mouth when I was talking, and they suggested maybe I needed to push fluids. But it's a balance question. In terms of feeling good, though, I really do. I'm not just putting that on; I feel very good. I almost feel like getting some aerobics up this afternoon on the bike or a short jog, just to--because I don't feel good unless I have that kind of exercise. This, if I walk the thing, would be better, but I enjoy playing so much that I'd rather get more golf in.
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George H.W. Bush
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