On the recordOctober 24, 2004
Only a very foolish person goes all the way through life and never changes position on anything in the face of new evidence.
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transcripts.cnn.comBill Clinton: “Only a very foolish person goes all the way through life and never changes position on anything in the face of new…”
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Clinton argues that adapting one's views based on new evidence is a sign of wisdom, countering criticism of Kerry's changing positions.
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