Accomplishments-Bush, George Herbert Walker (George H.W.)-[Republican], 1988
Scope and Contents
In this 1988 political advertisement, Bush, George Herbert Walker (George H.W.) promotes his presidential candidacy by emphasizing his “tough, tested, presidential leadership.” The advertisement highlights his accomplishments as CIA chief, his involvement in regulatory reform, efforts to reduce government red tape, the introduction of life-saving drugs, diplomatic representation in 74 countries, familiarity with Soviet leaders, and the El Salvador incident.
Dates
- Broadcast: 1988
Creator
- George Herbert Walker (George H.W.) (Person)
Access Restrictions
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Full Extent
1 Items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Burtonhall cold storage 1
Analog Format
3/4" videotape
Transcription
George Bush, effective leadership, appointed CIA chief, revitalized the agency during its toughest time, rebuilt our intelligence capability, headed regulatory reform, cut government red tape saving billions and spread new life-saving drugs to the marketplace, represented the president in 74 countries, knew all of the last four Soviet leaders, led the fight for the INF Treaty, facedown armed commandant in El Salvador on human rights. George Bush, tough, tested, presidential leadership.
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository