[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)]
[February 18, 1992]
[Page 272]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the New Hampshire Presidential Primary Victory

February 18, 1992
    I am delighted tonight to have won the New Hampshire primary.
    Mindful of New Hampshire's proud history in selecting Presidents, I 
am indebted to all those in the State who voted for me, and my special 
thanks go to our able campaign leaders and to the volunteers who worked 
so hard.
    This election was far closer than many had predicted. I think the 
opponents on both sides reaped the harvest of discontent with the pace 
of New Hampshire's economy. I understand the message of dissatisfaction. 
My most immediate task has been to get Congress to enact some very 
sensible, sound proposals that will help get this Nation's economy going 
forward.
    The message of tonight is that Americans are concerned about the 
future. I have the right answers, and I will take my case to the voters 
in the next 8\1/2\ months. The goal of my campaign is to win reelection 
in November. I will campaign vigorously in those States whose primaries 
lie ahead. I am confident of winning our party's nomination and the 
election.
    I want to thank the voters of New Hampshire, as well as Governor 
Gregg, Senators Rudman and Smith, Congressman Zeliff, Hugh Gregg, Gordon 
Humphrey, and the rest of my leadership team.
    Once again, I am pleased to have finished first in New Hampshire. 
Now, on to the South.