[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992-1993, Book II)]
[August 3, 1992]
[Page 1293]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Remarks to Multitex Employees in Dalton, Georgia
August 3, 1992

    We wanted to come down here and see the tremendous job that Dalton 
does in selling product all over the world. Don't tell me the United 
States can't compete when you see a place like this. We are number one. 
You know, the guy I'm running against called America the laughingstock, 
or said that we were ridiculed around the world. Let me tell you 
something: The United States is the leader of the entire world, the most 
respected country on the face of the Earth. So don't let these 
pessimists start downgrading our great country.
    Now, here's my view. I love this political rally, but I've got a 
confession to make. I've said that until our convention in Houston I'm 
going to hold back a little bit. But I'll tell you something: I can't 
wait for that convention to be over. It's going to be strong. It's going 
to be good. And then I am going to set the record straight.
    For 6 months the opposition has been distorting a good, solid world 
leadership record, and we're not going to let that stand. So to all you 
Georgians who believe you can accomplish things, who are demonstrating 
right here in Dalton to the rest of the world what the American worker 
can do: Stay in there and help me. We are going to win.
    Thank you very, very much.

                    Note: The President spoke at 8:40 a.m. at the 
                        Multitex Corp.