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On the recordJanuary 16, 1993
I think we're following what they want. They want to have the decks cleared. Remember all the stories you people wrote about, what was it? Calling--it wasn't rat-holing, but it had a lovely term like, kind of, people wedging their way into the bureaucracy so they could be employed. What we've done is follow the agreement, so to clear the decks with those people who were not civil service. And that's what an outgoing administration should do. So if they want somebody to stay, they're welcome to ask them, of course. Canada-U.S. Relations
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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