I can tell you this: If I'm ever in a position to call the shots, I'm not going to rush to send somebody else's kids into a war. (George H. W. Bush)

I can tell you this: If I'm ever in a position to call the shots, I'm not going to rush to send somebody else's kids into a war.

George H. W. Bush

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