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On the recordOctober 27, 1989
I'm not questioning Mr. Arias. He's the host, and he's been a generous host, and I'm very glad we're here to salute Costa Rica's democracy.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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The President's News Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica

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