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George H.W. Bush: “"People are our best assets," says Barney, "take care of them and they won't leave."”

On the recordMay 8, 1990
"People are our best assets," says Barney, "take care of them and they won't leave."
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Small Business Person of the Year Award

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