Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 8, 1997
When necessary, we have tracked down defaulters and made them pay.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on Receiving a Report on Student Loan Default Rates and an Exchange With Reporters

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