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Bill Clinton: Stanley? [Laughter] You're doing great. Let me ask you something. I want to ask you guys something--just one thing. If…

On the recordJune 9, 1996
Stanley? [Laughter] You're doing great. Let me ask you something. I want to ask you guys something--just one thing. If we weren't here in this big crowd of people, if we were just sitting alone in a room so you didn't have to worry about being on television and wearing a tie and suit--don't be nervous; you look good in it--[laughter]--and you were trying to tell me what one thing or two things you think I could do or that we could do that would make it possible for more young people to make it, either to stay out of trouble or to get out of trouble if they get in, what do you think we could do to change the way things are in America that would make you feel better about it, that would make you feel better about your future? Is there any one thing you could tell me that you think that we ought to be working on, that would make the biggest difference to the largest number of young people your age? [Mr. Quick said that while help was important, the individual had to be willing to change.]
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