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On the recordMay 2, 1991
----that could change any minute. I am not pessimistic. I am determined that we are going to be the catalyst in that troubled corner of the world for peace. Problems there have been going on for years. But I had a long talk with the Secretary yesterday upon his return, and I'm not pessimistic. I realize there's some strong, big obstacles--put it that way. But I think everybody would agree that that area of the world is long overdue to have peace for it. Thank you for----
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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