George Bush actually said...

I think it's a national goal that we be more competitive, but it can't wait until we get our defense program in line.

Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at a Luncheon Hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, California

02/06/1990

More George Bush Quotes

I'm proud to be called a compassionate conservative.

Because I believe there will be more violence because there are still violent people who want to stop progress.

I want a kinder and gentler nation. Like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.

President Bush praises it, saying it brings Iraq closer to a fully sovereign nation.