French-Dole, Bob (Robert Joseph)-[Republican], 1988

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Identifier: P-156-1232

Here's another reason to vote for George Bush. He speaks French. George Bush opposed a tough trade law that would have saved thousands of textile jobs. And when the Associated Press asked about his disagreement with South Carolinians on textiles, Bush replied, c'est la vie. That's French. It means, that's life. Maybe that's why Senator Thurman said, in English, I think Bob Dole possesses all of the good qualities that we need in a president.

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In this 1988 political advertisement, the ad criticizes George H. W. Bush’s position on a trade law affecting textile jobs and his perceived indifference to its consequences, as suggested by his dismissal, “c’est la vie.” The advertisement also highlights Senator Thurman’s support for Robert Joseph Dole (Bob), implying that Dole possesses the qualities necessary for the presidency.