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Bush campaigns for Weld

Description: In Burlington, George Bush endorses William Weld and campaigns on behalf of state Republican ticket. Also visits Mashpee to repeat message.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/01/1990

Bush in Kennebunkport

Description: In the midst of Iraq crisis, President Bush is on vacation in Maine where he is often shown fishing and golfing. Bush in boat, in golf cart. Quaint Kennebunkport street.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/16/1990

Dukakis reacts to Bush's tax switch

Description: Michael Dukakis reacts to Bush's announcement that new taxes are necessary, contrary to often repeated campaign promise, "read my lips…"
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/26/1990

Ellsberg on Persian Gulf

Description: President George Bush gives press conference to discuss difference between Vietnam War and Operation Desert Shield. Military Analyst Daniel Ellsberg draws parallels between the Operation and Vietnam War. Ellsberg states that end of Cold War holds the possibility of a new world order and alternatives to war for the future. Following edited story is silent clip of Ellsberg speaking at interview.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/30/1990

Kerry on Persian Gulf

Description: Democratic Senator John Kerry urges caution in pressing Saddam Hussein and sending troops to the Persian Gulf. Mention of Bill Bradley article in New York Times calling on suspense of further military support. Discussing unclear objectives of President George Bush, and future lack of support from American public and allies in Gulf. Kerry disagrees with declaring war on Iraq to liberate Kuwait.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/15/1990

Nuclear capability in Persian Gulf

Description: US ships, submarines and planes in Persian Gulf are capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Professor speculates on resorting to this arsenal. Bush says mission 'wholly defensive.' File of military matériel.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/27/1990

Presidential agenda for AIDS

Description: AIDS activist criticizes Bush agenda and funding for the disease because it is unsuitable for an epidemic and lacks compassion.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/28/1990

State of the Union

Description: George Bush's first State of the Union address.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/31/1990

Taxes: who is to blame ?

Description: Comparison of Michael Dukakis making budget cuts (because he could not get taxes passed), with Bush breaking promise of "no new taxes."
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/03/1990