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George H.W. Bush: “The use of performance-enhancing drugs like steroids in baseball, football, and other sports, is dangerous and it sends…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2004
The use of performance-enhancing drugs like steroids in baseball, football, and other sports, is dangerous and it sends the wrong message. That there are short cuts to accomplishment, and that performance is more important than character.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush emphasizes the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs in sports and the negative message they send.

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