09/17/1989
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Can President Bush protect his friend and adviser, Karl Rove?"
"I have instructed every member of my staff to fully cooperate in this investigation. I also will not prejudge the investigation based on media reports. We're in the midst of an ongoing investigation. ..."
"I also will not prejudge the investigation based on media reports."
"OMB is going to announce that the 2005 deficit is $94 billion less than previously expected."