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Bill Clinton: Covered my back? When they came after me with a torch and lit the fire, John and the Black Caucus brought the buckets…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2000
Covered my back? When they came after me with a torch and lit the fire, John and the Black Caucus brought the buckets and poured water on it, and I appreciate it.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Michigan Victory 2000 Reception in Livonia, Michigan

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