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George H.W. Bush: “If allowed to continue, the strike would cripple the economy and adversely affect national security.”

On the recordApril 17, 1991
If allowed to continue, the strike would cripple the economy and adversely affect national security.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on Signing the Joint Resolution Settling the Railroad Strike

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