I'm the one who will not raise taxes. My opponent now says he'll raise them as a last resort, or a third resort. But when a politician talks like tha… - George H. W. Bush

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I'm the one who will not raise taxes. My opponent now says he'll raise them as a last resort, or a third resort. But when a politician talks like that, you know that's one resort he'll be checking into. My opponent, my opponent won't rule out raising taxes. But I will. And the Congress will push me to raise taxes and I'll say no. And they'll push, and I'll say no, and they'll push again, and I'll say, to them, "Read my lips: no new taxes."

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About George H. W. Bush

George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was an American politician who served as the 41st president of the United States (1989–93), and the 43rd vice president of the United States (1981–89). A Republican, he previously served as a congressman, an ambassador, and director of Central Intelligence. At 94 years he was the longest-living president and vice president, as well as the last veteran of World War II to hold the presidency. He was married to Barbara Bush, and was the father of George W. Bush. He is also the most recent U.S President who ran for office while a Vice President.

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Birth Name: George Herbert Walker Bush
Alternative Names: George Bush Sr. • GHW Bush • George Bush • George H.W. • G.H.W. Bush • GHWB • George H.W.Bush • George H. W • Bush I • George H W • George Herbert Bush • George H. W. • H W Bush • George Bush Snr. • George H. Bush • Vice President Bush • H. W. Bush • G. H. W. Bush • Herbert Walker Bush • George H Bush • Bush Sr. • G H W Bush • President Bush • President George H. W. Bush • George H W Bush • George Bush Sr • H.W. Bush • President George H.W. Bush • Bush Senior • George Bush Senior • Bush 41 • George H.W. Bush • George W. Bush Senior • George Bush, Sr.
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