Question: The American author of several books on politics, religion, and culture, wrote the speech, including the phrase, "Read my lips: no new taxes" given by what then-American presidential candidate?
Sentence (from "Read my lips: no new taxes"): The pledge not to tax the American people further had been a consistent part of Bush's 1988 election platform, and its prominent inclusion in his speech cemented it in the public consciousness.
Relevant evidence: No