Bill Clinton: “I didn't run for President the first time I had a chance to run…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2000

I didn't run for President the first time I had a chance to run, because I didn't think I was ready to run.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Dinner in New York City

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