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Bill Clinton: “He did. But I think I'm a little too active for it. And I think the--I might like to do everything that was on that list…”

On the recordNovember 9, 1997
He did. But I think I'm a little too active for it. And I think the--I might like to do everything that was on that list in some form or fashion. What I want to do is to be useful to my country, to advance the causes of peace that I've worked for around the world, whether it's in Ireland or the Middle East or Bosnia. I want to help build these structures to deal with terrorism and environmental crises and all of that. I want to help children realize their potential, if they're forgotten, here at home or abroad. But I don't want to be underfoot. I don't want to be under some President's foot. If I can help my country and if a President wants to ask me to help, I'll show up and do it. Mr. Russert. But you might run for office?
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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