Quote by George McGovern

I would not plan to base my campaign primarily on opposition to the war in the Persian Gulf.

I would not plan to base my campaign primarily on opposition

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker does not believe that focusing their campaign solely on opposing the Persian Gulf war would be a wise strategy. They may have concerns that emphasizing this issue too much could alienate a significant portion of their potential voter base. Therefore, instead of solely relying on this platform, the speaker implies that they would prefer to construct a campaign that encompasses a wider range of topics and concerns to appeal to a broader audience.

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War

By George McGovern

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