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Vice President to George H. W. Bush, 1989-1993
Dan Quayle, a lawyer from Huntington,
Indiana, spent four years in the House of Representatives and eight years
in the Senate before being chosen by George H. W. Bush as his vice
presidential candidate. There are two sides to the Quayle vice
presidency: the public perception, largely gained through on-going
disputes with the media and the dutiful vice president who accomplished
more than most realize. Vice President Quayle was an active member
of the Bush Administration, especially with foreign relations. Vice
President Quayle visited 47 foreign countries during his term in office,
especially in South America and Asia. He was especially involved
behind the scenes during the Persian Gulf War. He chaired the
Council on Competitiveness. Vice President Quayle may also be
remembered for championing the family structure, despite receiving
ridicule for his stand against a breakdown of values |
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