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George H.W. Bush: “I'm suggesting that when I was Vice President for 8 years, I was the subject of such barbs. It goes with the territory.…”

On the recordJune 15, 1991
I'm suggesting that when I was Vice President for 8 years, I was the subject of such barbs. It goes with the territory. So, look at it that way. And I tell Dan that. I say, hey, start the word with a B, not a Q, and put history in perspective. This isn't anything new. I admit they're piling on more. But it's so grossly unfair. But the only explanation I can give you to a very good question is, it goes with the territory. Some good things go with it, too.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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