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Bill Clinton: “At a time when we hear too much about self-interest and not enough about what each of us can do to advance the common…”

On the recordJuly 28, 1993
At a time when we hear too much about self-interest and not enough about what each of us can do to advance the common good of all Americans, seven young people here being honored, with their families, are role models for all the rest of us.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on Presenting the Young American Medals for Service and Bravery

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