Political Quotes

Bill Clinton: Today, there are more phone lines in Manhattan than there are in all of Africa.

On the recordApril 4, 2000
Today, there are more phone lines in Manhattan than there are in all of Africa.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at the Second Session of the White House Conference on the New Economy

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