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George H.W. Bush: “As I was saying--that guy--hey, listen, for those of you who haven't been around my line of work lately, this is normal.…”

On the recordAugust 19, 1992
As I was saying--that guy--hey, listen, for those of you who haven't been around my line of work lately, this is normal. Don't get worried. [Laughter] Don't get worried. But let me just say this. I saw a demonstration out there on the television the other day, and let me be clear where I stand: Everybody has a right to protest, but I have a right to stand with our law enforcement people who have to put these protests in the proper perspective. Thank you, to those from the sheriff's office. Audience members. What about AIDS? What about AIDS? What about AIDS?
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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