-Bush, George H.W.-[Republican], 1988

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In the next four years, somebody is going to have to continue the arms limitation talks with Gorbachev. Somebody is going to have to find out if Gorbachev is for real. Somebody is going to have to deal with him and look him in the eye and not blink. This is no time for uncertainty. No time to train somebody in how to meet with the Russians. This is the time for strength and experience. This is the time for somebody who is ready on day one to be a great president.

In the next four years, somebody is going to have to continue the arms limitation talks with Gorbachev. Somebody is going to have to find out if Gorbachev is for real. Somebody is going to have to deal with him and look him in the eye and not blink. This is no time for uncertainty. No time to train somebody in how to meet with the Russians. This is the time for strength and experience. This is the time for somebody who is ready on day one to be a great president.

Scope and Contents

In this 1988 political advertisement, Bush, George H.W. underscores the necessity of experienced leadership capable of managing negotiations with Russia. The repeated imagery of handshakes conveys diplomatic competence. The advertisement concludes with the slogan “George Bush: Experienced Leadership for America’s Future,” emphasizing his readiness from day one.

Dates

Broadcast: 1988

Creator

Bush, George H.W. (Herbert Walker) , 41st President of the United States (1989-1993); 43rd Vice President of the United States (1981-1989); 11th Director of Central Intelligence (1976-1977); 2nd Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office to the People's Republic of (Person)

Full Extent

1 Items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Burtonhall cold storage 1

Transcription

Bush, George H.W.-[Republican], 1988

Analog Format

3/4" videotape

Digital Material

In the next four years, somebody is going to have to continue the arms limitation talks with Gorbachev. Somebody is going to have to find out if Gorbachev is for real. Somebody is going to have to deal with him and look him in the eye and not blink. This is no time for uncertainty. No time to train somebody in how to meet with the Russians. This is the time for strength and experience. This is the time for somebody who is ready on day one to be a great president.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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