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George H.W. Bush: Oh, you're pressing me a little early. Why wouldn't I? Can't really think of a reason except, certainly health. I'd owe…

On the recordJune 15, 1991
Oh, you're pressing me a little early. Why wouldn't I? Can't really think of a reason except, certainly health. I'd owe it to the American people to say, hey, I'm up for the job for 4 more years. I'm absolutely convinced on that one. If you had to ask me that one today, I think health's in good enough shape to certify, yea, but I want to take a look at it later on. I don't know. I've got a strong-willed wife. Oh, she's strong. [Laughter]
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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