Political Quotes

George H.W. Bush: “I think it's ridiculous to start throwing in special legislation just before a trip to kind of look like the macho…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1992
I think it's ridiculous to start throwing in special legislation just before a trip to kind of look like the macho trying to dictate the foreign policy of this country.
Said by
George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

The President's News Conference With Prime Minister Paul J. Keating of Australia in Canberra

Share

More from George H.W. Bush

Jan 29, 2018

One of our major problems is, we do not have enough immigrants. We are going to have to do something about our immigration policy.

congress.gov
Aug 13, 2017

I think you are engaging in the soft bigotry of low expectations.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jul 17, 2017

No other issue will have more lasting impact on the well-being of your families and your future.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation