• Ross Perot Concession Speech

    Independent presidential candidate Ross Perot spoke to supporters in the Grand Kempinski Hotel in Dallas on the evening of election day, shortly after early returns projected a victory by Democratic presidential nominee Gov. Bill Clinton. Mr. Perot honored his supporters for creating a political movement, and after dancing with his wife and daughters to "Crazy," Mr. Perot ...congratulated Gov. Clinton for his victory, and urged his supporters to work together to improve the country. Following his remarks, Mr. Perot posed for photos with his families, and introduced his running mate Adm. James Stockdale. At the end of the rally coverage, Mr. Perot held up a bumper sticker reading, "Perot in '96." Show SummaryShow Full Text

  • George H. W. Bush Concession Speech

    President Bush spoke to supporters in Bush/Quayle campaign headquarters in the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston after election returns indicated that Gov. Clinton won the election. Arising to the podium to cheers of "Thank you, George!" the president urged his supporters to stand behind the new president, and thanked key people in his campaign including former Secy. of State ...James Baker and his wife, Barbara. Following his remarks, the president and his wife waved to supporters from the stage. Show SummaryShow Full Text

  • Bush Campaign Rally

    President Bush began his campaigning on election eve in Madison, New Jersey, with a campaign rally. Speaking beneath a huge banner reading, "One Day to Victory," the president emphasized the importance of trust and character of a president, and criticized the policies of Gov. Clinton in Arkansas. He also criticized the objectivity of the media, claiming 1992 as the most ...biased year in presidential politics. Show SummaryShow Full Text

  • Clinton Campaign Rally

    Democratic presidential nominee Gov. Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary spoke at an election eve campaign rally in Romulus, a suburb of Detroit. Surrounded by supporters bearing blue "United For Change" signs, Gov. Clinton spoke briefly to urge a change in national policies to solve the problems facing America. Gov. Clinton's voice was reduced to a croak by a case of laryngitis.

  • Bush Campaign Rally

    President Bush spoke to supporters at an election eve rally in Akron, Ohio. In his speech, the president warned against the policies of Democratic presidential candidate Gov. Bill Clinton and his running mate, "Ozone Man," and urged the crowd to support his reelection. At one point in the speech, he also called for emergency assistance for someone in the crowd.

  • Clinton Campaign Rally

    Democratic presidential nominee Gov. Bill Clinton spoke to supporters at a rally in Paducah on the evening before the election. Speaking at an outdoor rally surrounded by supporters including his wife and Democratic National Committee chairman Ron Brown, Gov. Clinton repeatedly asked the crowd if it wanted changes in national policies, and received a positive response from ...the enthusiastic crowd. Following the speech, Gov. Clinton shook hands with supporters in the crowd. Show SummaryShow Full Text

  • Bush Campaign Rally

    President Bush spoke to supporters at an election eve rally in the AstroArena in Houston. Following introductory remarks from a number of entertainers, the president recalled his political beginnings in giving his self-confessed last campaign speech. He also recalled his service in the Navy, where he said he learned the important aspects of leadership including honesty and ...character. Following his prepared remarks, the president waved to the crowd and accompanied his wife off the stage. Show SummaryShow Full Text

  • Perot Campaign Rally

    Independent presidential candidate Ross Perot spoke to supporters at an election eve rally in Reunion Arena in Dallas. After bringing out his entire family on the stage, Mr. Perot spurred on the excitement of the huge crowd with remarks critical of Washington politics and politicians. At one point in his speech, Mr. Perot asked a musician nearby to play his theme song, ..."Crazy," and danced with his daughter during the song. He also held up a huge POW-MIA flag during his remarks, and posed for photographers with his family after his speech. He also held up a tee-shirt emblazoned with, "The Party's Over: Vote Perot '92," danced with additional members of his family to a reprise of "Crazy," and sang "America the Beautiful" with his family. Show SummaryShow Full Text

  • Clinton/Gore Campaign Rally

    Democratic presidential nominee Gov. Bill Clinton spoke to supporters in Brendan Byrne Arena at a campaign rally two days before the election. Following a number of speeches by Hollywood entertainers and performances by musicians, Sen. Gore spoke to the enthusiastic stadium crowd to urge change in American politics and criticize the performance of the Bush administration. ...Gov. Clinton, afflicted with laryngitis, spoke to the immense crowd on the importance of the 1992 election. Following his remarks, Tipper Gore and Hillary Clinton entered the stage to acknowledge applause from the crowd. During the rally, cameras frequently caught glimpses of entertainment celebrities in the crowd. Show SummaryShow Full Text

  • Perot Campaign Rally

    Independent presidential candidate Ross Perot stood before a huge American flag to speak to supporters at a campaign rally in California two days before the election. Following introductions by his running mate James Stockdale and Mr. Crenna, Mr. Perot approached the podium with his wife to acknowledge the cheers of the crowd. During his speech, Mr. Perot held up cards from ...supporters of the campaign, and criticized the morals of the other candidates, asking, "Do you think it's appropriate to have senior government officials who have used drugs?" He also criticized Gov. Clinton's record in Arkansas. Show SummaryShow Full Text

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