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George H.W. Bush: Well, I'd like to get them passed. But I really don't think this is the time for blame; I think this is a time to move…

On the recordMay 6, 1992
Well, I'd like to get them passed. But I really don't think this is the time for blame; I think this is a time to move forward. And I think what Marlin said got grossly misinterpreted. So I don't want to discuss it anymore. I've got a distinguished visitor and a good friend here. The man is doing a first-class job down there, and we've got some business to talk about.
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George H.W. Bush
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