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Bill Clinton: I think that's always a concern; there could be some of that. But the staggering magnitude of the damage that it's doing…

On the recordAugust 11, 1995
I think that's always a concern; there could be some of that. But the staggering magnitude of the damage that it's doing is so great, I think if young people really understand how dangerous it really is and all the things that can happen to them and how it can affect their future, I don't think it will be more glamorous. Ms. Soren. You know, though, what kids are going to say. In a time where they're growing up and sex is associated with AIDS, alcohol with drunk driving, going out late at night you could be shot, it's very violent, smoking during your adolescence almost seems like a lesser evil.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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