Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 20, 1999
I also pledged to continue the practice I adopted as Governor of stealing the best ideas from other States I could possibly find.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at the National Governors' Association Dinner

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