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George H.W. Bush: I am very pleased to be here to talk about the choice for this November. This campaign, like every campaign, is about a…

On the recordOctober 3, 1992
I am very pleased to be here to talk about the choice for this November. This campaign, like every campaign, is about a simple question: What kind of America do you want for the young people that are here today? My opponent likes to tear America down. He says that we are, in his words, ``south of Germany, heading toward Sri Lanka.'' Well, maybe he ought to talk to a few folks in Germany or Asia, and they'll remind him of a few facts: Our people are the best educated. Our economy is still the most dynamic, and our workers the most productive. America is the greatest economic superpower the world has seen. I intend to keep it that way and make it better. I don't like Governor Clinton tearing down the United States of America. Audience members. We want Bush! We want Bush! We want Bush!
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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