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Bill Clinton: The big issue about—if the 20th century was about freedom and its triumph, the beginning of the 21st century is about…

On the recordJanuary 18, 2000
The big issue about—if the 20th century was about freedom and its triumph, the beginning of the 21st century is about whether we will use this wisely.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Gala

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