George H.W. Bush said "I am pleased to tell you, Mr. President, that I've asked the Congress to increase next year's grant assistance to these new democracies to $470 million." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 19, 1991

I am pleased to tell you, Mr. President, that I've asked the Congress to increase next year's grant assistance to these new democracies to $470 million.

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George H.W. Bush

Republican · Texas

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presidency.ucsb.edu

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Lech Walesa of Poland

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