Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 21, 1992
My philosophy is simple. If someone takes liberty with the law, we ought to put them behind bars.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on Arrival in Shreveport, Louisiana

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