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George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
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Chron File, 1989-1992
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Barbecue, Agua Leguas, Mexico, 11/26/89
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November 8, 1990
4 P.M.
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BARBECUE
AGUA LEGUAS, MEXICO
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1990
1:45 P.M.
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we at delis is w w in m.
President and Mrs. Salinas: Let me say how delighted
Barbara and I are to be in your home town of Agualeguas. It is a
pleasure to sample the kindness for which Mexico is so famous. //
To Mayor Reynaldo Canales Vela, and the people of this
wonderful village: We are thrilled to join you, and thank you
in
will
so
for
for your hospitality. You have shown why Mexico and the United
States have never been closer friends. //
( (Barbara and I loved the barbecue. That goes double for
the rodeo. It's amazing to me how a cowboy can chase down a
steer, throw a rope around his neck, wrestle him to the ground,
and tie his legs. // I have a tough time just catching a fish.) )
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A love of sports is just one link between our countries. So
are values like family and hard work, love of country and of God.
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first met President Salinas last November in Houston -- and
even then was moved by how he understood the needs and feelings
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of the people of Mexico. 11 Today, I understand why he so
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mirrors what is right, and good.
President Salinas learned those values as a boy, growing up
half a block away. I am told Agualeguas means "Far Waters."
Since his youth, my friend has traveled far to do what is right,
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and good. For that, I thank him. And all of you, for your
kindness and concern.
Octavio Paz, your beloved Nobel Prize winner for Literature,
has spoken of democracy's "unity of purpose." Today shows the
unity that links us as allies, and friends. Again, thank you for
this wonderful event -- and Mr. President, for having us here
among your family and friends.
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