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George H.W. Bush: “Given the choice, a free and fair choice between democracy and totalitarianism, people all around the world are opting…”

On the recordApril 15, 1990
Given the choice, a free and fair choice between democracy and totalitarianism, people all around the world are opting for democracy.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at a White House Briefing on Nicaragua

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