[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)]
[March 17, 1992]
[Page 470]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the Illinois and Michigan Presidential Primary Victories

March 17, 1992
    Tonight the people of Illinois and Michigan have added their voices 
to the Nation's call for congressional action on our plan to get this 
economy moving. The March 20th deadline is Friday. To the Democrats on 
Capitol Hill, I say it again: Pass my plan to get the economy growing 
and Americans working. Do something good for the American people.
    We must reinvent our schools, transform welfare and health care. We 
need housing that is affordable and plentiful. We need safer 
neighborhoods and job security. We need to compete internationally for 
world markets.
    The voters of Michigan and Illinois have endorsed my approach to 
change in America. They have pushed the delegate count to a level where 
my nomination is virtually assured. As the nominee of the Republican 
Party, I will seek the support of everyone who believes that we can 
change America as we changed the world.
    Barbara and I thank the voters of Michigan and Illinois for placing 
their confidence in me. We appreciate the hard work of Governor Edgar in 
Illinois and Governor Engler in Michigan in making this win possible.