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Bill Clinton: “Today, before I came here, I announced that we would have this year a $230 billion surplus.”

On the recordSeptember 26, 2000
Today, before I came here, I announced that we would have this year a $230 billion surplus.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Gay and Lesbian Leadership Council Luncheon in Dallas, Texas

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